Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

What You’ll Do:

• Administration of our existing equity compensation programs.
• Partner with senior leaders and business partners to drive and ensure the success of Archer's compensation programs.
• Assist in preparing materials for Comp Committee and Board of Director meetings.
• Evaluate pay for executives and top management and perform benchmark analysis to ensure that salary and incentive packages are competitive.
• Provide analytics and support in all aspects of executive compensation.
• Collaborate with Legal, Stock Administration, Finance and other members of the  People Team CoE  to provide data and help prepare compensation related materials.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and planning to continuously improve our compensation programs and processes.
• Use strong communication and analytical skills to drive understanding of compensation philosophies, practices and administration among leaders, managers to assist in cascading to all levels of the organization.

What You Need:

• Minimum 5 years of compensation experience in a U.S. public company, preferably at high-growth company
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and a deep interest in analyzing data to drive sound decision-making
• Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and work well in an environment with competing demands
• Strong knowledge of compensation principles, practices, and regulations, including job evaluation methodologies, market pricing, and incentive plan design
• Ability to operate independently in an ambiguous, continuously changing, fast-paced environment
• Critical thinking and collaborative problem solving skills that contribute to the greater success of the function and drive desired organizational results

Bonus Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Advanced degree or certification in compensation management is a plus
• Global compensation experience 
• Experience in manufacturing, airline or international preferred

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $150,500 - $188,100. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

We’re looking for an experienced People Analytics Manager to join our People Analytics and Systems team as an insights partner across all areas of the broader People Team. You will build and refine the metrics used by the business to make people decisions. Reporting to the Director of People Analytics and Systems, you will be responsible for:

What You’ll Do:

• Support a global strategy team to deliver business intelligence across the People Team (Human Resources) functions, partners, and business customers.
• Help further advance the People Team as data-driven and insight-led.
• Help those inside and outside of the People Team to make high-quality decisions about the workforce's future and company growth.
• Apply expertise in quantitative analysis and presentation of data to develop visually compelling and informative reports and dashboards
• Promote data quality from People systems through the reporting pipeline, both within the People Team and in partner teams such as Finance and People Operations
• Support other People related programs or ad hoc requests as needed

What You Need:

• 7-10 years of experience in People Analytics or a similar field
• Experience translating data analysis into actionable recommendations for People leaders
• Strong organizational skills, and attention to detail, and integrity in handling confidential and sensitive information

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience in related HR disciplines (compensation, recruiting, benefits, or compliance)
• Proficient with Workday, Greenhouse, and various People Systems
• Proficient with advanced statistical analysis
• Proficient in SQL, R or Python
• Interest in guiding the integration of AI into HR

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $150,500 - $180,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

The Recruiter will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and hiring top talent across the organization. You will partner closely with hiring leaders to build high-performing teams and drive hiring outcomes in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This role requires a strong executor with exceptional relationship-building skills and a proven track record of successfully closing critical hires.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with hiring managers across multiple functions to understand hiring needs, business goals, and team dynamics
• Develop and execute effective recruiting strategies to attract top talent
• Own the end-to-end recruiting process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management
• Build and maintain strong pipelines of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs
• Conduct thoughtful candidate assessments to ensure alignment with role requirements and company values
• Provide guidance to hiring managers on talent market insights, hiring trends, and best practices
• Deliver a high-quality candidate experience through clear communication and strong process management
• Track recruiting activity, metrics, and outcomes to continuously improve hiring effectiveness

What You’ll Need

• 3+ years of recruiting experience in a startup, or in-house environment
• Demonstrated success hiring across a variety of roles and functions
• Strong ability to build trust and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to assess talent and align candidates to business needs
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Data-driven mindset with a focus on delivering results

This role will require consistent on-site presence at our office in Santa Clara / San Jose, with an expectation of 4 days per week in office.

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possesses the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We foster a pay-for-performance culture and reward contributions that support the Company’s strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay between $100,000 - $150,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

The Recruiter will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and hiring top talent across the organization. You will partner closely with hiring leaders to build high-performing teams and drive hiring outcomes in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This role requires a strong executor with exceptional relationship-building skills and a proven track record of successfully closing critical hires.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with hiring managers across multiple functions to understand hiring needs, business goals, and team dynamics
• Develop and execute effective recruiting strategies to attract top talent
• Own the end-to-end recruiting process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management
• Build and maintain strong pipelines of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs
• Conduct thoughtful candidate assessments to ensure alignment with role requirements and company values
• Provide guidance to hiring managers on talent market insights, hiring trends, and best practices
• Deliver a high-quality candidate experience through clear communication and strong process management
• Track recruiting activity, metrics, and outcomes to continuously improve hiring effectiveness

What You’ll Need

• 1-3 years of recruiting experience in a agency, startup, and/or in-house environment
• Demonstrated success hiring across a variety of roles and functions
• Strong ability to build trust and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to assess talent and align candidates to business needs
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Data-driven mindset with a focus on delivering results

This role will require consistent on-site presence at our office in Santa Clara / San Jose, with an expectation of 4 days per week in office.

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possesses the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We foster a pay-for-performance culture and reward contributions that support the Company’s strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay between $100,000 - $120,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

The Senior People Business Partner, Engineering serves as a strategic partner and hands-on HR leader supporting Archer’s engineering organization. This role partners closely with engineering leadership to drive organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategies that enable rapid growth and operational excellence. The position executes key people initiatives across the full employee lifecycle,  including onboarding, performance management, leadership coaching, employee relations, policy execution, compliance, and offboarding, while building scalable processes and improving systems in a fast-paced environment. This role requires strong data-driven decision making, credibility with technical leaders, and the ability to balance strategic influence with tactical execution. This position is based on-site five days per week, partnering closely with leaders and teams to support a high-growth engineering organization.

What you’ll do:

• Strategic Partnership: Act as a dedicated consultant to Engineering leadership, aligning People strategies with technical roadmaps to drive organizational success.
• Organizational Design: Partner with leaders to critically evaluate team structures, headcount planning, and talent makeup to ensure the organization scales efficiently.
• Employee Relations & Coaching: Manage employee relations matters and provide direct coaching to managers of all levels on management effectiveness and team health.
• COE Collaboration: Partner closely with People Centers of Excellence (Recruiting, Total Rewards, Talent Management, Mobility) to design and deploy programs tailored to the unique needs of technical and fast-growing teams.
• Proactive Problem Solving: Navigate complex organizational challenges by thinking and acting quickly on your feet; you don’t just identify fires, you build the systems to prevent them.
• Data-Driven Insights: Utilize people analytics (attrition, engagement, and performance metrics) as signals to influence leadership decisions and provide practical solutions.
• Process Innovation: Execute on all essential People team deliverables while continuously improving processes, identifying automation opportunities, and implementing scalable solutions.
• Operational Excellence: Work closely with People Operations to ensure seamless execution of the full employee lifecycle, from hire to retire.
• Compliance & Integrity: Ensure consistent compliance with local and federal laws while maintaining the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality in all matters.

What you need:

• 5+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to build a business case and influence senior leadership.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume, complex workloads in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing quality or attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, work independently, multi-task, and follow up on a wide range of issues.
• This is an in-office role based at our San Jose headquarters, requiring someone who thrives on real time collaboration and high visibility.

Bonus qualifications:

• Experience working in a startup environment
• Aerospace or Aviation industry experience 

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $130,800 - $163,500. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

The Sr. Technical Recruiter will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and hiring top technical talent across the organization. You will partner closely with engineering and technical leaders to build high-performing teams and drive hiring outcomes in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This role requires a strong executor with deep experience in technical recruiting, exceptional relationship-building skills, and a proven track record of closing highly competitive candidates.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with hiring managers across engineering and technical teams to understand hiring needs, technical requirements, and team dynamics
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to attract top technical talent across software, infrastructure, data, and related domains
• Own the end-to-end recruiting process, including sourcing, screening, interview management, and offer negotiation
• Build and maintain strong pipelines of technical candidates for both current and future hiring needs
• Conduct in-depth candidate assessments, evaluating both technical capability and alignment with company values
• Provide market insights on talent trends, compensation, and competitive landscape to inform hiring decisions
• Deliver a high-quality candidate experience with clear communication and strong process execution
• Track recruiting activity, funnel metrics, and hiring outcomes to continuously improve performance

What You’ll Need

• 3+ years of technical recruiting experience in a startup or in-house environment
• Proven success hiring for technical roles (e.g., software engineering, infrastructure, SRE, data, security, etc.)
• Strong ability to partner with and influence engineering leaders and technical stakeholders
• Solid understanding of technical roles, skill sets, and hiring landscapes
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to assess technical talent and calibrate effectively with hiring teams
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple searches in a fast-paced environment
• Data-driven mindset with a focus on delivering results

Location

This role will require consistent on-site presence at our office in Santa Clara / San Jose, with an expectation of 4 days per week in office.

Additional Information

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possesses the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We foster a pay-for-performance culture and reward contributions that support the Company’s strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay between $100,000 - $150,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

The Senior Payroll Analyst will perform complex administrative and accounting duties necessary to prepare payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees in a multi-state environment and globally while ensuring compliance with company policy and procedure as well as federal, state and local payroll tax regulations.  All responsibilities need to be performed on time and with accuracy utilizing judgement and initiative under the stress of strict deadlines.

What You’ll Do:

• Full-cycle processing of semi-monthly US payroll for 1000+ employees working in over 38 states while incorporating payroll data from multiple internal departments and external benefit providers. This includes maintaining supporting documentation and authorization for all changes.
• Responsible for creating reconciliation reports at month end, fiscal year end, and at the calendar year end for 401k, benefits, and Equity awards.
• May be responsible for preparing and keying multiple journal entries, weekly, monthly and as necessary for payroll related items.
• Assist with payroll compliance matters such as multi-state/multi-jurisdiction tax withholding, garnishments and key annual audits (e.g. 401 (k), workers compensations, external financial audit).
• Research and advise payroll staff concerning the accounting treatment of complex transactions.
• Recognize opportunities and recommend scalable processes to enhance payroll operational efficiency while maintaining accuracy.This includes assisting the Payroll Manager with the design and implementation of internal control measures and periodic review of compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Provide standard and ad-hoc payroll reports as needed by various internal departments such as Finance, Accounting, Legal, Equity and People Operations.
• Reconcile and validate 401(k)/Roth contributions and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain good recordkeeping practices and payroll files.
• Assist in implementing, writing and maintaining standard operating procedures.
• Assist with or be responsible for other duties and ad-hoc projects as assigned by the Payroll Manager.

What You Need:

• BS/BA degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience with multi-state Payrolls larger than 1,000 employees with both exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Detailed knowledge of payroll compliance and working knowledge of state/federal employment laws/regulations.
• 5+ Years of experience in a Payroll function preferably in a fast-paced environment.
• 5+ Years of experience processing payroll using ADP WorkforceNow.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and take ownership of work product. Proven ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-growing environment with frequently changing priorities.
• Possess a tech-savvy mindset and passion for end to end design and improvement.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with various levels of difficulty in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be proficient in the use of a spreadsheet (MS Excel and Google), word processing (MS Word and Google).
• A solutions-oriented team player who enjoys a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrated skill with business judgement and problem solving.
• Ability to effectively work with all levels and cross-functionally within the company.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to complete with discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills, with a sharp focus on details.
• Maintain a helpful and positive attitude during periods of high volume.
• Strong system and data flow knowledge.  Ability to learn and adapt to new process flows and software technologies

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $108,480 - $135,600. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

What You’ll Do 

• Support the development of major structural airframe assemblies from preliminary design through certification, and manufacturing ramp up. 
• Apply in-depth understanding of load paths, design best practices, and hand calcs to design robust structural configurations. 
• Apply design for manufacturing concepts to create designs that are cost effective and easy to fabricate at rate. 
• Perform composite sandwich construction and adhesive paste bonding. 
• Assist in the development of company standards for composite and metallic part CAD models and drawings. 
• Work closely with other engineers on the design, stress and M&P teams. 
• Provide technical guidance on design concepts (risk vs. cost vs. performance). 
• Support manufacturing to validate and verify that designs meet requirements and specifications.

Minimum Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Structural or Civil Engineering.

Minimum Experience requirement: Aerospace Engineer, Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer or related job title in which three (3) years of closely related experience in design, analysis and manufacturing of composite aerostructures and lightweight structures (aircraft, spacecraft, other high performance vehicles), including design of large bonded structures, sandwich construction, hand laid prepreg carbon fiber, machined metal, and manufacturing of composite part.

Alternate Requirements: Master's degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Structural or Civil Engineering with (1) year experience as an Aerospace Engineer, Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer or related job title in which closely related experience in design, analysis and manufacturing of composite aerostructures and lightweight structures (aircraft, spacecraft, other high performance vehicles), including design of large bonded structures, sandwich construction, hand laid prepreg carbon fiber, machined metal, and manufacturing of composite part.

Special Requirements: Must have CAD skills in NX, Solidworks, Catia or Creo. Must have knowledge of FAA aircraft certification requirements for Part 23 aircraft and PDM systems, FEMAP and HYPERWORKS.

Travel Requirement: Up to 25% domestic and international travel.

Please apply online at: https://www.archer.com/careers. Must put job code SJ2026GA on resume/CV and cover letter. 

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. For this position we are offering $$164,320 - $172,536 per year.

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What You’ll Do 

• Conduct the manufacturing and installation planning for flight test instrumentation hardware on experimental and production airplanes that require instrumentation. 
• Lead the Build and Assembly integration process of the airplanes flight test instrumentation system. 
• Support the Developmental Test and Certification Efforts of Archer’s piloted eVTOL aircraft project. 
• Collaborate with design engineering to develop installation and assembly planning for flight test instrumentation installs. 
• Work with internal customers and vendors to solve instrumentation and measurement related challenges. Lead make/buy decisions for flight test hardware and harnesses. 
• Key advisor to the Instrumentation Director regarding status of the instrumentation builds, assembly challenges, integration with airplane build, and parts status. 
• Develop processes and documentation to support the procurement, installation, and checkout of flight test instrumentation and ancillary hardware. 
• Collaborate with the New Product Integration Team, Manufacturing Engineering, Suppliers, and Design Engineering to plan and perform all required test installation and modification activities. 
• Collaborate with all engineering design and analysis teams to establish a comprehensive instrumentation plan. Assist in designing instrumentation wiring, termination details, and physical and digital integration with the aircraft and aircraft systems. 
• Assist in designing all hardware required for flight test. For example, instrumentation racks, air data booms, aircrew interfaces, workstations, camera systems, telemetry systems, etc. 
• Perform Instrumentation Installation and assembly work with the support of an instrumentation technician team. 
• Ensure flight test instrumentation activities are completed on time and within budget.

Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

Minimum Experience Requirement: Aircraft Maintenance Lead, Manufacturing Engineer or related job title in which three (3) years of experience with testing, troubleshooting, preventative and corrective maintenance and repair of aircraft or prototype aircraft hardware and systems using JIRA, SAP or other planning software and configuration management process was gained.

Alternate Experience Requirement: Aircraft Maintenance Lead, Manufacturing Engineer or related job title in which five (5) years of experience with testing, troubleshooting, preventative and corrective maintenance and repair of aircraft or prototype aircraft hardware and systems using JIRA, SAP or other planning software and configuration management process was gained.

Please apply online at: https://www.archer.com/careers. Must put job code SJ2026MV on resume/CV and cover letter. 

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. For this position we are offering $165,040 - $173,292 per year.

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