About The Company

DiDi's autonomous driving unit was established in 2016 with the mission of developing Level 4 autonomous driving (AD) technology to make transportation safer and more efficient. In August 2019, the unit became an independent company, DiDi Autonomous Driving, dedicated to advanced AD R&D, product application, and business expansion. We believe integrating AD technology into a shared-mobility fleet will generate immense social value. By leveraging DiDi's specialized technology, operational expertise, and integrated ecosystem, we are positioned to build and operate a highly efficient, user-oriented autonomous fleet.

About The Role

We are seeking a Software Engineer /Sr. Software Engineer to join our team and develop the core decision-making and motion planning systems for our autonomous vehicles. In this role, you will be responsible for creating the algorithms that enable smooth, safe, and intelligent navigation in complex environments. You will tackle challenges across the full motion planning stack, from high-level behavioral reasoning to low-level trajectory optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the core Behavioral Planning logic that determines the vehicle's high-level actions (e.g., lane changes, merges, yields, and interactions with other agents).
• Develop and optimize the motion planning algorithms that execute behavioral decisions, integrating Geometry Reasoning (path) and Speed Reasoning (velocity) into a cohesive trajectory.
• Architect and enhance the geometry system for generating geometrically feasible and compliant paths.
• Architect and refine the velocity system for generating context-aware, comfortable, and safe velocity profiles.
• Model complex driving scenarios and agent interactions to create a robust world model for the behavioral planner.
• Design different costs for trajectory ranking to trade off ETAs, comfort and safety of the vehicle behaviors.
• Conduct in-depth analysis, testing, and debugging of the system's performance in various scenarios, leading root cause investigations.
• Collaborate with Prediction, Perception, and Control teams to ensure a seamless flow from environmental understanding to physical vehicle motion.
  
  

Qualifications

• B.S./M.S. in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field.
• Experience in autonomous systems, robotics, or automotive software development.
• Strong proficiency in C++ for implementing complex, real-time algorithms.
• Solid understanding of robotics fundamentals, including decision-making, motion planning, control theory, trajectory ranking, search and optimization algorithms etc.
• Related experience in one or more of the following: behavioral planning, motion planning, behavior and world environment reasoning, trajectory ranking and cost design.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or internship experience related to robotics planning system designs.
• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics and longitudinal/lateral control systems.
• Solid understanding of machine learning principles, reinforcement learning and related algorithms.
  
  

The base salary range for this position is $129,189-$214,776 for Software Engineer and $148,594-247,038 for Sr. Software Engineer, annually in addition to bonus, equity and benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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What You’ll Do

Samsung Semiconductor is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the design, modeling, simulation, and experimental validation of high-performance optical products and precision lenses.

You will apply strong fundamentals in physics, optics, and mathematics, alongside hands-on experience in electro-optical prototyping and hardware integration. Your role involves advanced ray-tracing simulations for complex LiDAR systems to generate 3D point cloud data and ensure system-level performance.

Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy with an average of 15% travel per month

Reports to: Director

• Lead the design, modeling, and experimental validation of LiDAR sensors and precision optics.
• Optimize optical architectures using sequential and non-sequential ray-tracing tools (e.g., Zemax, LightTools, or Speos).
• Design high-precision lenses and validate the seamless integration of optical components.
• Develop detailed ray-tracing models for sophisticated LiDAR scanners (multi-beam, scanning mechanisms, and detectors) while assembling and aligning electro-optical setups.
• Simulate environmental interactions to produce accurate 3D point cloud data for algorithm verification and system validation.
• Script custom simulation tools in Python or other languages for error budgeting and performance analysis.
• Execute experimental measurements and data acquisition to drive iterative design improvements and technical reporting.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

What You Bring

• Master’s degree with 3+ years experience or PhD in Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 + years in automotive semiconductor or sensor industries, focused on optical system design and manufacturing.
• Solid background in physics, optics, and applied mathematics.
• Proven expertise in optical design, modeling, and experimental validation.
• You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
• An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
• You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
• Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.

#LI-MD1

What you’ll do:

• Vehicle Performance & Modeling: Build and refine vehicle performance models, perform vehicle-level trade study analyses, and define and validate vehicle performance requirements.
• Handling & Maneuvering: Evaluate flying and handling qualities requirements and determine maneuvering overhead to ensure optimal aircraft responsiveness and safety.
• Dynamics & Aeromechanics: Perform system identification and linearization of complex vehicle dynamics, and analyze aeromechanics and aeroelasticity to ensure vehicle stability.
• Flight Controls Support: Support flight control design for aircraft, including the development and implementation of notch filters, envelope definition etc
• Simulation & Hazard Analysis: Characterize the performance and capabilities of the aircraft. Conduct simulations to support Functional Hazard Analyses (FHAs) at a vehicle level.
• Data Analysis & Model Validation: Analyze flight test data, identify sources of model error, and update vehicle physics models accordingly.
• Systems Integration: Work with internal and external suppliers to integrate their systems into our comprehensive vehicle simulations, including vehicle dynamics, powertrain, actuation, sensors, and environmental modeling.

What you need:

• Education: BS in an Engineering discipline required. MS or PhD in an Engineering discipline highly desirable.
• Experience: 5+ years of aerospace vehicle performance and simulation experience at a full-vehicle level.
• Aerodynamics Expertise: Deep understanding of aerodynamics, specifically pertaining to helicopter rotors, electric VTOL and/or fixed-wing aircraft.
• Simulation Skills: Strong experience with multi-body dynamics simulations. High level of expertise with developing vehicle analysis tools and simulations in Python and MATLAB.
• Modeling Techniques: Expert in modeling and numerical optimization techniques with an understanding of these in the context of aerodynamic vehicles.
• Core Competencies: Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced design environment.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience modeling and analyzing eVTOL aircraft and a deep understanding of the role of various aircraft subsystems, including an electric powertrain.
• Rotorcraft experience
• Pilot’s license.

At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $152,100 - $202,100. Actual compensation offered will be determined by 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.

OUR COMPANY 

As an early mover in the in-space transportation and infrastructure services, Momentus is at the forefront of the commercialization of space. With an experienced team of aerospace, propulsion, and robotics engineers, Momentus has developed a cost-effective and energy-efficient in-space transport system.   

OUR PEOPLE 

Daring problems require daring solutions.  We boldly charge into uncharted territory knowing that no matter the outcome we will benefit from the journey and move closer to our goals no matter what. Our teams know that working at Momentus means more than building innovative technology, it means creating entirely new markets in the space economy. We are level-headed, business-minded strategic thinkers intent on providing immediate value to our customers today while simultaneously preparing for the vast possibilities of the future. If this sounds like you, we should talk. 

JOB SUMMARY 

We are seeking a Spacecraft Vehicle Manufacturing Engineer to support spacecraft Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) for Momentus satellite bus programs with hosted payloads supporting commercial, scientific, and government missions.  

This role is responsible for developing and sustaining end-to-end spacecraft manufacturing processes, including build sequences, tooling strategies, MGSE, and production methodologies. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, operates with a high degree of ownership, and bridges design, manufacturing, test, and quality to ensure scalable, compliant, and efficient spacecraft production. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop, own, and maintain spacecraft-level manufacturing plans, including AI&T build sequences, work instructions, travelers, and standard work 
• Define and implement production methodologies, tooling strategies, and MGSE, including fixture/tool design, validation, and lifecycle management 
• Design assembly fixtures, mechanisms, and production support equipment using CAD; generate drawings and manage fabrication through vendors 
• Propose and optimize sequence of operations, integration flow, and installation processes to maximize efficiency and minimize risk 
• Perform DFM/DFA analysis, tolerance stack-ups, and manufacturability assessments to ensure design compatibility with production constraints 
• Apply GD&T principles, tolerance analysis, and advanced metrology techniques to ensure compliance to engineering specifications 
• Support and/or oversee non-destructive testing (NDT) activities (ultrasonic, radiographic/X-ray, etc.) and ensure proper interpretation of results 
• Lead Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRR) and ensure production system readiness for spacecraft builds 
• Investigate and resolve technical, operational, and quality issues using structured root cause analysis and CAPA methodologies 
• Interface with Production, Design Engineering, Test, Quality, EH&S, and Supply Chain to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution 
• Support Test Operations by ensuring hardware readiness, configuration control, and manufacturability alignment 
• Ensure configuration control, traceability, and documentation integrity across all manufacturing processes and hardware 
• Mentor engineers and technicians and drive best practices for scalable spacecraft production 
• Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and technical reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR, LRR) to ensure alignment between design and manufacturing 

Required Skills and Experience 

• 10–15 years of experience in aerospace or space manufacturing, spacecraft AI&T, or complex electromechanical system integration 
• Strong expertise in manufacturing process development, including work instructions, routing, build sequencing, and production flow optimization 
• Proven experience with tooling and fixture design, including CAD modeling, drawing release, and vendor fabrication support 
• Deep knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and precision measurement techniques 
• Experience interpreting and working with engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection/test data 
• Strong understanding of AS9100 / ISO9001 quality systems, including NCR, CAPA, FAI, and compliance enforcement 
• Experience with root cause analysis, problem solving, and continuous improvement methodologies 
• Hands-on experience supporting production floor activities in cleanroom or controlled environments 
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional engineering and operations teams 

Desired Skills and Experience: 

• MS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering or related field 
• Experience in spacecraft or high-reliability aerospace environments (NASA, DoD, commercial space) 
• Experience supporting or leading Environmental campaigns (TVAC, Vibration) and integration with Test Engineering teams 
• Familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods and interpretation of inspection results 
• Ability to contribute to systems-level trades, requirements flow-down, and vehicle architecture decisions impacting manufacturability 
• Experience scaling hardware from prototype through production (rate manufacturing), including line balancing and cycle time optimization 
• Experience with PLM/MES systems, digital manufacturing, and configuration management workflows 
• Demonstrated ability to operate across disciplines, stepping into Test, Quality, Integration, or Operations roles as needed 
• Experience interfacing with customers and supporting technical/program reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR, LRR) 
• Leadership experience mentoring engineers and technicians in a high-growth or startup environment 
• Strong adaptability and ownership mindset with the ability to solve ambiguous problems with minimal guidance  

Education & Work Experience: 

1. BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering or related field (MS preferred) 
2. 5+ years of relevant experience in aerospace or space systems manufacturing 

Compensation: 

Annual Base Salary Range: $160,000.00 - $200,000.00/per year 
Base pay is one part of our total compensation package (base+bonus+equity) and is determined within a range. Your actual base salary will be determined on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.  Our benefit plans include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k retirement plan, short and long term disability and life insurance. We also offer flexible PTO, along with 11 paid holidays, sick time and paid parental leave. 

This is a full-time position in San Jose, California. This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services. U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3) is required.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

To all recruitment agencies: Momentus does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our employees or any company email. Momentus will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.   

As a Principal Electronics Engineer you will join the Hardware Electrical Validation team at Astera Labs, linking between the Hardware Electrical Design teams and Post-Silicon Electrical Validation teams, among others. 

Note: This role is not post-silicon electrical validation; it is electrical validation of PCBAs and related hardware products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Hardware Electrical Design teams with de-risking circuits and modules from project kick-off to gerber out.
• Develop comprehensive hardware electrical validation plans using correct test methods and processes.
• Bring up the PCBAs upon arrival in the lab, and execute the electrical validation plans to validate all circuits on the board.
• Debug complex multi-point failures in hardware - power regulators, DPMs, clock synthesizers, digital control paths, I2C, SPI, etc.   
• Rework components on the PCBAs to unblock debugging activities.
• Pre-empt and de-risk system validation architectures - collaborate with the System Validation teams.
• Support hardware activities in auxiliary teams - Post-Silicon Electrical Validation, Product Apps, System Validation, FAEs, etc.
• Support the new designs using knowledge of existing products to de-risk new features and requirements.
• Self-informed of new industry test standards and equipment to introduce modern testing methodologies.
• Specify test equipment, develop test fixtures, help improve hardware lab functions.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated strong skills in electronic circuit analysis, comprehensive testing and debug
• Bachelor degree in EE with 10+ years of experience in hardware test or design
• Define/refine hardware test methodologies and identify appropriate test equipment
• Expert understanding of design and test for power regulators, PDNs, Bode, clock gens
• Ability to produce test description from a schematic design, and execute and document results
• Demonstrated knowledge of the full hardware product lifecycle from Project Kick-off to RTM
• Lab equipment for hardware test - oscilloscopes, e-loads, VNA, TDR, environmental chambers, etc.
• Automating lab equipment to optimize test processes, Python preferred

Preferred Skills:

• Measurements of high-speed interfaces - PCIe, DDR, 25/50G/100G SERDES, etc.
• EMI/EMC compliance
• Technical writing skills - ECOs, Bug Reports, Rework WIs, MCOs, etc.
• PLM, Arena or equivalent
• Understanding of the ASIC/silicon product development process

Base salary range is $185,000 USD-$230,000 USD, and will be determined based on the candidate's capabilities and employees in similar positions.

As a Senior/Staff Electronics Engineer you will join the Hardware Electrical Validation team at Astera Labs, linking between the Hardware Electrical Design teams and Post-Silicon Electrical Validation teams, among others. 

Note: This role is not post-silicon electrical validation; it is electrical validation of PCBAs and related hardware products.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Hardware Electrical Design teams with de-risking circuits and modules from project kick-off to gerber out.
• Develop comprehensive hardware electrical validation plans using correct test methods and processes.
• Bring up the PCBAs upon arrival in the lab, and execute the electrical validation plans to validate all circuits on the board.
• Debug complex multi-point failures in hardware - power regulators, DPMs, clock synthesizers, digital control paths, I2C, SPI, etc.   
• Rework components on the PCBAs to unblock debugging activities.
• Pre-empt and de-risk system validation architectures - collaborate with the System Validation teams.
• Support hardware activities in auxiliary teams - Post-Silicon Electrical Validation, Product Apps, System Validation, FAEs, etc.
• Support the new designs using knowledge of existing products to de-risk new features and requirements.
• Self-informed of new industry test standards and equipment to introduce modern testing methodologies.
• Specify test equipment, develop test fixtures, help improve hardware lab functions.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated strong skills in electronic circuit analysis, comprehensive testing and debug
• Bachelor degree in EE with 3+ years of experience in hardware test or design
• Expert understanding of design and test for power regulators, PDNs, Bode, clock generators
• Ability to produce test description from a schematic design, and execute and document results
• Demonstrated knowledge of the full hardware product lifecycle from Project Kick-off to RTM
• Lab equipment for hardware test - oscilloscopes, e-loads, VNA, TDR, environmental chambers, etc.
• Automating lab equipment to optimize test processes, Python preferred

Preferred Skills

• Measurements of high-speed interfaces - PCIe, DDR, 25/50G/100G SERDES, etc.
• EMI/EMC compliance
• Technical writing skills - ECOs, Bug Reports, Rework WIs, MCOs, etc.
• PLM, Arena or equivalent
• Understanding of the ASIC/silicon product development process

Join the Trackonomy Team! 

At Trackonomy, our employee value proposition champions your growth through varied responsibilities and a commitment to innovation. Join us to evolve professionally in a company that reshapes both industries and individuals.

Connection & Community: You're essential to Trackonomy's mission, and every team member is regarded as a founder.  Collectively, our goal is to make a lasting impact on the world, making every endeavor at Trackonomy a meaningful journey.

Growth & Development: Dive into diverse roles and learn from our seasoned leaders. Your potential and passion define your trajectory here. We value innovation and offer unparalleled opportunities, making your career journey transformative. At Trackonomy, your growth is multifaceted. Collaborate and learn directly from senior leaders across various departments. Here, your potential—fueled by capability, passion, and results—determines the scope of your role.  At Trackonomy, merit and opportunity outweigh mere experience. It's a level playing field, offering unique opportunities not found elsewhere.

Impact: Trackonomy is dedicated to impactful tech solutions that better our world. From fire prevention to enhanced security, our innovations don't just change industries; they save lives. Join us to be part of meaningful change.

About Trackonomy 

At Trackonomy, we are pioneering a transformative network of interconnected objects. Our goal is to bring inanimate objects to life, giving them the ability to converse, think, and interact in real-time. Envision a world where our devices seamlessly integrate with every physical entity, facilitating a global conversation among them. Our overarching mission is to craft the operating system for the connected world, one object, and sensor at a time.  Our customers are major players in various verticals such as logistics, industrial, utilities, healthcare, and government. They use our solutions for a wide range of applications like predictive maintenance, workflow optimization, asset protection, safety, security, and environmental monitoring. We are a unicorn, funded by top investors like Kleiner Perkins and 8VC.

Our executive leadership team has experience working together for over two decades, having previously held key roles in the C-suites of renowned companies such as Flextronics, Heptagon, GT-Nexus, and Digital Motors Corporation. Together, we have engineered a revolutionary technology that is yielding extraordinary results. 

Are you ready to be a part of the next chapter in Silicon Valley's hyper-growth IoT success story?

Summary:
We are seeking a Senior NPI Electrical Engineer to lead new hardware products from prototype through high-volume manufacturing. This role owns electrical readiness across the NPI lifecycle, including design validation, failure analysis, and production test strategy, with responsibility for successful transfer to both in-house manufacturing and offshore partners (CMs, OEMs, ODMs). You will work hands-on in builds while driving cross-functional execution to ensure products are robust, testable, and scalable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead NPI builds (EVT → DVT → PVT → ramp), ensuring electrical and manufacturing readiness for production
• Drive product transfer to internal manufacturing and external partners, aligning on test strategy, yield targets, quality standards, and build process
• Provide hands-on electrical support during builds, including debugging failures across PCBA assembly, system integration, and test
• Perform deep root cause analysis on prototype and production issues; drive corrective actions across design, quality, and manufacturing teams
• Define, develop, and deploy production test strategies (functional, ICT, system-level), with strong emphasis on coverage, scalability, and reliability
• Design, validate, and maintain test fixtures, equipment, and PCBA programming stations to ensure consistent production performance
• Work with NPI Software Engineer to develop and maintain Python (or similar) scripts for automated testing, programming, and data collection
• Partner closely with technicians and production teams to resolve issues and implement repeatable, operator-friendly processes
• Review schematics and PCB layouts; provide DFM/DFT feedback to improve manufacturability, testability, and reliability
• Analyze yield, test, and field return data to drive continuous improvement in product quality and performance (including DPPM reduction)
• Support ECO implementation and maintain clear, accurate NPI and test documentation
• Collaborate on field failure investigations and customer-reported issues, ensuring learnings are fed back into design and manufacturing

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5-7 years of experience in electrical engineering, with strong focus on NPI, manufacturing, or product transfer
• Proven experience scaling hardware products from prototype to mass production, including work with offshore manufacturers

Technical Skills:

• Strong foundation in analog and digital circuits, embedded systems, and system-level integration
• Proficient with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, power supplies) for hands-on debugging
• Experience with schematic and PCB tools (e.g., Altium, OrCAD) and design reviews
• Experience developing manufacturing test solutions, including fixture design, test coverage, and automation
• Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages for test automation and data analysis
• Familiarity with communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, etc.)
• Working knowledge of DFM, DFA, and DFT principles

Additional:

• Strong ownership and ability to drive execution across complex, cross-functional programs
• Excellent analytical skills with a data-driven approach to problem solving
• Clear and effective communicator, including with executive stakeholders
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-ambiguity startup environments
• Willingness to travel to manufacturing sites as needed
• Fluent in English; bilingual in Spanish or Chinese preferred

Trackonomy Systems is proud to ensure equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, medical condition, genetic information, marital or registered domestic partnership status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. 

We strive to provide a stellar experience throughout the application process and ensure all applicants will be given proper consideration based solely on merit and Trackonomy’s business needs.

Trackonomy Systems is dedicated to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability while interviewing, please contact hr@trackonomysystems.com.

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What You'll Do

• Architect Autonomy Frameworks: Lead the system architecture and feature development for autonomous flight systems, with a specific focus on multi-agent coordination, task allocation, and resource scheduling in real-time environments.
• GNC Software Integration: Design, implement, and integrate C++ product software for guidance, navigation, and control modules. Ensure portability and scalability across diverse aerial platforms, overseeing the transition from algorithmic design to embedded deployment.
• State Estimation & Localization: Serve as the subject matter expert for state estimation and localization, developing software packages that fuse data from passive sensing, GPS, and IMU to ensure robust navigation in day, night, and off-road environments.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Systems Engineering and Flight Test teams to drive performance analysis. Lead the definition of verifiable software requirements, ensuring GNC considerations are integrated into vehicle navigation and obstacle avoidance algorithms.
• Safety & Compliance: Direct the development of safety-critical autonomy software, coordinating safety compliance with agencies like the FAA or NASA, and managing rigorous validation processes for flight control and autonomous path following.
• Simulation Infrastructure: Champion the development of simulation and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) test infrastructure. Drive performance analysis of compute loads and communications to improve the rigor of delivered features before flight.
• Mentorship & Methodology: Lead engineering teams in Agile environments, providing oversight on trajectory generation and control implementation while mentoring engineers in best practices for autonomy and robotics.

What You Need

• Extensive Experience: 9+ years of professional experience in aerospace autonomy, robotics systems, or GNC software development.
• Educational Background: BS in Aerospace, Electrical, or Computer Engineering; an MS or related specialized experience in autonomous systems is preferred.
• Technical Mastery: Expert proficiency in C++ for real-time embedded software and experience with robotics frameworks (such as ROS). Familiarity with integrating software onto autopilots like Pixhawk.
• Autonomy Expertise: Proven track record in robotic teaming, trajectory generation, and mission planning for Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) or planetary exploration vehicles.
• Estimation Depth: Advanced knowledge of state estimation techniques, including vision-based navigation and sensor fusion for operational environments
• Soft Skills: Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to lead complex development initiatives and specialized engineering team

Bonus Qualifications

• Space & Aviation Heritage: Experience supporting high-profile missions (e.g., NASA) or coordinating with federal aviation bodies.
• Hardware Integration: Experience managing hardware integration for sensing payloads, manipulation methods, or seismometer/tether models.
• Advanced Perception: Expertise in using passive sensing for navigation and environmental perception.
• Test & Validation: Experience conducting Verification & Validation (V&V) for robotics payloads or flight systems.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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 $170,000 - $215,000. 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.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Composite Materials Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the development, qualification, and FAA certification of composite airframe materials and processes for our next-generation electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, certified under 14 CFR Part 23. This role is critical to ensure the safety, performance, and manufacturability of composite and metallic structures across the air vehicle. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in composite and metallic materials, aerospace fabrication processes used in general aviation, and material, process, and supplier qualification. Additionally, the candidate is required to have a strong understanding of FAA certification requirements for airframes in 14 CFR Part 23 and/or 14 CFR Part 27.

What you’ll do

• Serve as the technical focal and authority on the development of the airframe, including SME support in composite materials and processes for thermoset and thermoplastic systems, prepregs, resin infusion, and out-of-autoclave techniques.
• Lead the development and qualification of composite materials and structural processes, including material allowables, process specifications, and design guidelines.
• Author and maintain material and process specifications, including test plans, qualification procedures, and documentation for FAA certification.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and certification teams to ensure composite structures meet strength, stiffness, fatigue, and damage tolerance requirements.
• Support failure analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective actions related to composite structures.
• Interface with FAA, DERs, and other regulatory bodies to support certification and conformity efforts.

What you’ll need

• Master’s degree in Materials, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in aerospace composite materials and structures, with a strong track record of leadership in material qualification and certification.
• Proven expertise in composite behavior, including fatigue, damage tolerance, environmental effects, and repairability.
• Extensive experience with material qualification, specification creation, and process development for composite airframes.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations, Advisory Circulars, ASTM standards, and MIL specifications.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Experience with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods is required.

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 $182,000- $228,000. 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 Role

You are a Systems Engineer acting within the Air Vehicle group focused on Mechanical Systems. You will have the opportunity to interact with Landing Gear, Cabin, Closures, Environmental Control, Airframe and Wiring Systems, and be the Systems Engineer of one of these. You will bridge the gap between aircraft-level requirements and detailed component design, and interfaces. You have the confidence and willingness to interact with multiple disciplines across the organization.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with various engineering disciplines to develop high-reliability, safety-critical systems for aircraft design
• Champion compilation of reports to defend System readiness for milestone reviews.
• Act as the focal point for system-level documentation and reports.
• Lead change management efforts in a complex product structure.
• Lead efforts to:
• Conduct operational and functional analysis, 
• Define and decompose system requirements with traceability through overall system architecture
• Define and manage technical/programmatic performance measures (i.e. cost, weight, performance objectives)
• Enable full system safety compliance to the appropriate regulations 
• Work with various technical disciplines to develop verification plans, support verification/test planning, and conduct to demonstrate compliance with system requirements

What you need:

• 6+ years of engineering experience on aerospace projects with significant software and complex hardware 
• BS, MS, or PhD in systems engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a comparable degree
• Proven expertise in SAE ARP4754A and ARP4761 processes or similar standards
• Experience with Polarion or other requirements management tools
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Exceptional critical thinking skills and engineering judgment
• Excellent writing skills

Bonus qualifications:

• Experience with system safety (FMEA, FTA, HSA, FHA, STPA)
• Model Based Engineering experience
• Test experience
• Operations experience
• Mechanical design experience
• Specialty engineering experience
• You understand that “done” beats “perfect,” but you also refactor things because you do care
• You are comfortable doing things that are out of your comfort zone

At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $182,500 - $228,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by 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.

What You’ll Do: 

In the Staff BMS HW Verification Engineer role, you will lead the end-to-end verification and validation of Archer’s high-voltage Battery Management System (BMS) electronics — ensuring that the hardware, sensing, and control circuitry meet the stringent safety, reliability, and certification standards required for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. You will develop and execute hardware verification plans, design and automate test setups, perform environmental and functional qualification, and generate the certification evidence needed to demonstrate compliance with FAA and industry standards such as DO-160G, DO-254, and ARP4754A. Your work will directly enable the certification and safe operation of Archer’s battery systems powering the next generation of sustainable urban air mobility.

• Lead the verification and validation (V&V) activities for the Battery Management System (BMS) electronics used in Archer’s high-voltage battery packs.
• Develop comprehensive hardware verification plans, test procedures, and traceability matrices aligned with system and certification requirements (DO-160G, DO-254, ARP4754A).
• Define test methodologies for environmental, functional, and safety verification of BMS printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and associated sensing electronics.
• Collaborate with systems, design, and certification engineering teams to derive verification requirements from system design documentation and certification plans.
• Design, build, and automate hardware test setups, including instrumentation, data acquisition, power supplies, CAN interfaces, and fault-injection mechanisms.
• Execute and document test campaigns at the component, subsystem, and integrated aircraft levels to demonstrate compliance with FAA airworthiness standards.
• Author detailed test reports and support certification deliverables including compliance matrices, traceability reports, and verification summaries.
• Participate in design reviews, hardware qualification, and root cause analysis to ensure robust and certifiable hardware performance

What You Need:

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in hardware verification, test engineering, or electronics qualification—preferably in aerospace, automotive, or other regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of mixed-signal electronic design, including analog sensing, power electronics, and microcontroller-based systems.
• Proficiency in developing and executing hardware verification procedures from system requirements.
• Experience with environmental and EMI/EMC qualification testing per DO-160G or similar standards.
• Knowledge of design assurance and verification methodologies per DO-254 or ISO 26262.
• Familiarity with hardware and system certification processes under FAA or EASA frameworks.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with high-voltage BMS electronics and battery pack integration.
• Familiarity with ARP4754A development lifecycle and certification planning.
• Experience with hardware test automation (Python, LabVIEW, dSPACE, or similar).
• Background in fault injection, HALT/HASS, or reliability testing.
• Working knowledge of lithium-ion battery characteristics and safety standards.
• Experience interfacing with regulatory authorities or DERs for certification compliance.

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 of $150,000.00 - $208,000.00. 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 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:

In the Battery Controls Engineer role, you will define, validate, implement, and verify high voltage battery charging and thermal management algorithms for the Midnight eVTOL aircraft. The Battery Controls Engineer deliverables will span all phases of the product development life cycle: from initial concept design through to final certification.

• Develop and optimize advanced control algorithms for high voltage battery charging and thermal management functionality
• Validate control software through SIL (Software-in-the-Loop), MIL (Model-in-the-Loop), HIL (Hardware-in-the-loop), and aircraft-level integration testing to ensure system reliability under all operating and environmental conditions
• Investigate lab, flight, and field data to troubleshoot complex issues, refine algorithms, and continuously improve charging performance
• Work closely with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams to define charge control subsystem requirements

What You Need:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
• 3+ years of experience with battery management system or charge control development
• Comprehensive understanding of BMS principles, algorithms, and functionalities
• Experience with Model-Based Design tools (MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow)
• Understanding of closed-loop control theory and thermodynamics
• Familiarity with automotive communication networks such as CAN, LIN, or Ethernet. Experience with Vector tools (e.g., CANalyzer, CANape) is highly preferred
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Collaborative mindset, willingness to step in and support where needed
• Passion for learning and problem solving

Bonus Qualifications:

• Understanding of battery cell chemistry behaviors and experience with electrical equivalent circuit models
• Understanding of high-voltage vehicle or aircraft architectures
• Experience with new product development in regulated industries (e.g., aviation, medical devices)
• Experience with DO-178C software verification and ARP4754 development process
• Experience with ISO 15118 and SAE J1772 standards
• Experience with Agile development methods
• Familiarity with or a passion for aviation

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: 

• Perform vehicle-level trade study analysis
• Define and validate vehicle performance requirements
• Characterize the performance and capabilities of the aircraft. Conduct simulations to support Functional Hazard Analyses (FHAs) at a vehicle level.
• Analyze flight test data, identify sources of model error, and update vehicle physics models
• Support development of flight training devices and pilot-in-the-loop simulator physics models

• Work with internal and external suppliers to integrate their systems into our comprehensive vehicle simulations including vehicle dynamics, powertrain, actuation, sensors, and environmental modeling

• Support design and analysis activities to verify business and regulatory requirements will be met with high confidence
• Generate embedded aircraft performance models to incorporate into the aircraft flight manual, flight management system, and airline operations

What you need:

• BS in an Engineering discipline required. MS or PhD in an Engineering discipline highly desirable
• 3+ years of aerospace vehicle performance and simulation experience at a full-vehicle level
• Expert in modeling and numerical optimization techniques with an  understanding of these in the context of aerodynamic vehicles
• High level of expertise with developing vehicle analysis tools and simulations in Python and MATLAB.
• Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Experience in a fast-paced design environment

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience modeling and analyzing eVTOL aircraft and a deep understanding of the role of various aircraft subsystems including an electric powertrain.
• Familiar with FAA regulations relating to aircraft and rotorcraft certification
• Experience using simulation for certification credit
• Pilot’s license

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 $126,700 - $164,200. 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.

What you’ll do:

• Perform Electrical & Environmental testing of prototype and certified batteries for the eVTOL aircraft

• Collaborate with teams across the company to develop test plans and execute on those plans for flight critical hardware

• Perform Acceptance Testing on Modules,Battery Packs, and Charge Port Assemblies
• Design sub-scale test rigs for mechanical and environmental tests requiring pcba/hardware and software development
• Design and deploy custom test equipment and controllers
• Design bespoke test equipment and test automation software to support cross functional battery R&D testing
• Mechanical design of test rigs in NX CAD software
• Development of LabVIEW, Python, and other test development tools
• Analyze test data and share with engineering teams
• Develop automated test equipment as needed
• Develop novel test procedures and execute testing
• Create reports for submission to the FAA.

What you need:

• BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in a battery design, testing environment, or equipment design
• Experience testing Battery Pack Electrically & Mechanically
• Experience with high voltage systems: cars, aircraft, etc.
• Experience with LabVIEW
• Experience with a wide variety of DAQ systems (National Instruments is a plus)
• Experience with MATLAB and Python
• Demonstrated project execution experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of hands-on experience with electrical & mechanical systems
• Positive can-do attitude

Bonus Qualifications:

• Ability to travel to test facilities
• Experience with Battery Manufacturing
• Hands-on experience wearing multiple hats in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision
• Proficient in DO-160G, DO-311A, UN 38.3 or applicable test standards for test planning, setup, and execution
• Experience with Chroma, Keysight, National Instruments, and/or other Test Systems
• Experience with Environmental  test equipment

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 $144,000 - $189,000. 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.

What You Bring

• Deep Technical Expertise: 10+ years of experience in Supplier Industrialization, Manufacturing Engineering, or Quality Engineering, with a strong focus on electrical and electronic components including PCB/PCBA, wiring harnesses, connectors, semiconductors, and power electronics assemblies.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related STEM field (Advanced degree preferred).
• Shop Floor Credibility: Proven ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing and integration issues on-site at suppliers, particularly in PCBA fabrication and assembly, cable/harness manufacturing, box builds, and high-reliability electrical system integration.
• Systems Thinking: Deep proficiency in AS9100, AS9145 (APQP/PPAP), IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and structured problem-solving methodologies (8Ds, 5-Whys, Fishbone) within regulated aerospace, automotive, or high-reliability electronics environments.
• Strategic Leadership: Experience building or leading technical teams through an OEM production ramp, with the ability to balance immediate tactical "fires" against long-term process scalability.
• Influence & Communication: Ability to translate complex technical risks into clear, actionable insights for executive leadership and cross-functional partners in Engineering and Supply Chain.

Desired Experience

• Electronics Specialization: Hands-on experience with electronics manufacturing technologies in an aerospace or high regulatory environment. Areas of expertise include: PCBA, wiring harnesses, avionics, flight control systems, and environmental control systems.
• Certification Pedigree: Previous experience supporting FAA/EASA Type Certification (TC) or Production Certification (PC) programs.
• Tooling Mastery: Expertise in assessing supplier tooling, fixturing, and test infrastructure for PCBA and electrical assemblies, ensuring robust process control, thermal stability, durability, and consistent quality at production rate.
• Digital Integration: Experience leveraging PLM, ERP, and QMS systems to drive supplier transparency and data-driven quality decisions.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in STEM field of study. Advanced degree preferred. 
• 7+ years experience in Quality/Operations/Supply chain management.  
• Deep technical expertise of aircraft components or electric vehicle components

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:

• Lead mechanical design of high power electrical assemblies like DCDC converters, chargers, and motor controllers from a blank sheet to complete design.
• Collaborate with other mechanical, systems, electrical, safety and manufacturing engineers to optimize your design for overall vehicle performance. 
• Solve electric propulsion design challenges like thermal management, HV electrical isolation, HV interconnects, shock and vibration survival, environmental sealing, electromagnetic interference, etc.
• Complete detailed design of components like plastic housings, sheet metal brackets, insulation systems, high voltage connectors, fasteners, structural supports, etc. 
• Analyze designs to ensure they meet requirements using heat transfer, thermal analysis, design for assembly, structural calculations, and failure mode analysis, etc.
• Develop engineering test plans for designs.
• Create assembly and component drawings and work with suppliers to manufacture your designs.
• Lead engineering prototype builds and design validation testing. 

What you need:

• Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree.
• 4+ years of relevant Mechanical Design experience. 
• Demonstrated ability designing a high voltage electronic assembly from a blank sheet to production.  
• Strong mechanical design analytical skill in structural analysis, fluids, thermals, heat transfer, materials, etc.
• Strong 3D design experience and skill, preferably with NX. 
• Solid understanding of electrical design fundamentals.
• Basic Matlab or Python skill.
• Familiarity with thermal and structural finite element analysis methods and tools (STAR CCM, ANSYS, ICEPACK, COMSOL).
• Experience with GD&T, design for reliability, and design for manufacturing..
• Experience with product life management systems, including BOMs and engineering change orders.
• Experience with high volume manufacturing processes such as injection molding, stamping, soldering, welding, diecast, PCB fabrication, etc.

Bonus Qualifications: 

• Experience designing components for aerospace or automotive requirements
• Hands on experience with aviation DO-160G testing and DO-254 development
• Passion for aviation and eVTOLs

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.

• Lead ECS Design: Design and optimize environmental control systems for eVTOL aircraft, ensuring top-tier thermal and mechanical performance.
• System Integration: Collaborate with mechanical, aerospace, electrical, and software teams to ensure seamless integration and aircraft-level optimization.
• Drive Requirements & Certification: Develop system requirements, create verification procedures, and support certification documentation to meet aviation standards.
• Coordinate Stakeholders: Manage ECS-related development, integration, and verification activities between internal teams and external suppliers.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 8–10 years of professional experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering, ideally with expertise in environmental control systems or thermal management for aviation.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of mechanical and thermal systems design and system integration principles.
• Problem-Solving: Analytical mindset with a proven ability to address complex challenges and deliver practical solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaboration: Exceptional ability to work across disciplines, driving integration and alignment with project goals.
• Communication: Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills to document work and present to diverse stakeholders.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., NX) and familiarity with engineering tools for simulation and analysis.

• Aviation Expertise: Experience with aerospace environmental control systems, avionics cooling, or thermal management for aircraft components.
• Standards Knowledge: Familiarity with aviation standards (e.g., DO-160, ARP-4754/4761, 14 CFR Part 23/25) or certification processes.
• AI Innovation: Exposure to AI-driven engineering applications, such as generative design or predictive maintenance for thermal systems.
• Requirements Tools: Experience with tools like Polarion or DOORS for requirements management.
• Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile development practices in engineering projects.

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 $150,000.00 - $190,000.00. 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.

In the Sr. Electric Engine Systems Engineer role, you will drive the Airborne Electronic Hardware (AEH) systems lifecycle for Archer’s electric propulsion units (EPU). This position bridges the gap between detailed power electronics design and aircraft-level certification. You will be responsible for defining requirements, managing the DO-254 compliance process, and executing rigorous verification and validation (V&V) campaigns for high-voltage inverters and motor control hardware. Your work ensures that our electric engines meet the stringent safety factors, environmental durability, and functional performance required for Part 33/Part 23 certification.

What You’ll Do:

• Requirements & Architecture:
• Partner with hardware designers to decompose aircraft-level functions into verifiable hardware requirements for inverters, gate drivers, and motor control logic.
• Manage requirements traceability using Polarion or DOORS, ensuring full coverage for safety-critical functions.
• Define robust hardware-to-software and hardware-to-mechanical interface control documents (ICDs).
• Process & Certification:
• Generate and maintain AEH certification artifacts as required by DO-254 (Plan for Hardware Aspects of Certification, Hardware Design Plan, Hardware Accomplishment Summary).
• Coordinate with Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) to review compliance data and substantiate design assurance levels (DAL A/B).
• Lead critical design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) and ensure design decisions are justified via analysis and documented for certification.

What You Need:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in hardware systems engineering, V&V, or AEH qualification in aerospace or similarly regulated industries (automotive ISO 26262).
• Deep technical understanding of power electronics, PMAC motor control, and inverter topologies.
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing environmental and functional testing (DO-160, MIL-STD-810, or automotive equivalents).
• Proficiency with requirements management tools (Polarion, DOORS, Jama).
• Strong knowledge of DO-254 design assurance lifecycles and structured verification methodologies.
• Ability to interpret complex circuit schematics and perform root cause analysis on test failures.
• Excellent technical communication skills for interfacing with regulatory authorities and cross-functional design teams.

Bonus Qualifications

• Direct experience certifying Engines under 14 CFR Part 33.
• Experience setting up or operating high-power dynamometers and HIL test benches.
• Knowledge of SAE ARP4754A (Systems Development) and ARP4761 (Safety Assessment/FMEA/FTA).

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 $140,000 - $195,000. 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.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with various engineering disciplines to design high-reliability, safety-critical systems for an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft
• Zonal management of the digital mock-up for a large section of the aircraft
• Control space allocation for all subsystems
• Manage routing envelopes for all subsystems
• Ensure all subsystems are accessible and maintainable
• Manage interface requirements models (IRMs) for their zone
• Manage the top aircraft assembly part number and BOM structure
• Hold regular design fly through meetings resolving any conflicts and maturing the design through CDR
• Manage master geometry models for the respective zone
• Ensure all system separation requirements are upheld
• Work closely with manufacturing engineering to ensure the aircraft zone is designed for manufacturing

What you need:

• 10+ years of systems or structural design engineering experience
• BS, MS, or PhD in engineering
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Experience working on type certification of an aircraft from start to finish under 14 CFR Part 23/25/27/29 or equivalent regulations
• Expert in CAD design and BOM management

Bonus qualifications: 

• 2+ years leading teams
• Prior experience with EWIS or Environmental control systems
• Prior experience in structures design
• Shop floor liaison engineering experience
• Model based engineering definition experience

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 $225,000- $280,000. 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.

What you’ll do:

• Perform the systems and integration testing of prototype and certified Batteries or BMS components for the eVTOL aircraft

• Collaborate with BMS, Controls, Engines, Flight, Integrated, & Systems teams across the company to develop test plans and execute on those plans for flight critical hardware

• Support Regression testing
• Support EMC, Short Circuit, and Electrical Design Infrastructure
• Develop and test Mission Profiles on batteries 
• Assist in developing the digital testing infrastructure for data storage and analysis
• Analyze test data and share with engineering teams
• Develop automated test equipment as needed 
• Support Production & Reliability lab electrical infrastructure design
• Create reports for submission to the FAA.

What you need:

• BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in a battery design, bms/controls, battery testing, and/or electrical/electronic design/test environment
• Proficient in DO-160G, DO-311A, UN 38.3 or applicable test standards for test planning, setup, and execution
• Experience testing Battery Pack and BMS Electrically 
• Experience with high voltage systems: cars, aircraft, etc.
• Experience with a wide variety of DAQ systems
• Experience with Altium
• Demonstrated project execution experience
• Positive can-do attitude
• Proficient with LabVIE or Python
• Proficient with CANoe, CANalyzer, PCAN

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with Automation and Data Processing
• Experience with Polarion, JAMA, DOORS or other requirements management tools
• Hands-on experience wearing multiple hats in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision
• Experience with AVL, Chroma, NI, HIL environments, and/or other Test Systems
• Experience with Electrical and Environmental  test equipment
• Experience creating reports for certification agencies

At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that support the Company's strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $144,000 - $180,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by 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.

About the role

Muon seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate can go deep on design and analysis but also has a "systems mindset" and will be a force multiplier collaborating with other disciplines to arrive at an elegant, well-balanced design. Being an early-stage startup with a small team, breadth is extremely important and we expect this person to dive into structural analysis, dynamics, thermal design, supplier management, and everything else associated with the full lifecycle of an electromechanical product.

This is an individual contributor role focused on hands-on design, analysis, build support, and test execution for spacecraft mechanical hardware.

Due to the hands-on nature of this role, it requires onsite work at our Mountain View and San Jose locations.

Responsibilities

Mechanical Design

• Create, review, and refine spacecraft component and subsystem mechanical designs in a modern CAD package (SolidWorks), managing small-to-medium assemblies
• Develop clean-sheet mechanical and structural designs through detailed design, consistent with the risk posture, development velocity, and deployment schedules at Muon
• Create quick concepts to drive early-phase discussions and inspire the team
• Influence flight designs to ensure hardware is optimized for manufacturability, assembly, and testability
• Make economically sound make vs. buy decisions, balancing the need to quickly demonstrate capability while understanding the path to scaled-up constellations

Analysis

• Perform stress and dynamic analyses (hand calculations, simple FEM) to support and inform structural designs, including joint design, fastener sizing, and stiffness analyses
• Collaborate with structural and thermal analysts to iterate designs for performance and manufacturability
• Conduct trade studies to evaluate design alternatives and document recommendations
• Support mass budget tracking and tolerance stack-up analyses for mechanical assemblies

Build & Integration

• Create and maintain build procedures, assembly instructions, and work orders for mechanical hardware
• Support and oversee technicians during assembly and integration of mechanical components and subsystems
• Identify and resolve fit, form, and function issues during hardware builds
• Drive designs toward producibility, considering prototype through production quantity needs
• Conduct first article inspections (FAIs) and document non-conformances; participate in MRB as needed

Test & Verification

• Design test fixtures and GSE to support development, qualification, and acceptance testing
• Develop component and subsystem-level test plans and procedures for environmental testing (vibration, shock, TVAC)
• Specify and integrate test instrumentation (accelerometers, strain gauges, thermocouples, etc.)
• Execute and support environmental test campaigns; collect, reduce, and analyze test data
• Document test results and correlate with analysis predictions; recommend design updates as needed

Documentation & Configuration Management

• Create and maintain engineering drawings with proper GD&T, BOMs, and revision control
• Author and maintain design documentation including trade studies, interface control documents (ICDs), and design rationale
• Execute ECOs/DCOs and maintain configuration control through PLM systems
• Document lessons learned from builds and tests to inform future designs

Collaboration & Coordination

• Own delivery of mechanical items and subsystems, coordinating with analysts, avionics, program, thermal, optical, and RF engineers
• Manage development of mechanical/structural architectures through detailed design in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders
• Coordinate with external vendors for part prototyping and development; review vendor deliverables for compliance with requirements
• Present design status, trade studies, and test results at design reviews

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of experience designing, building, and testing flight hardware in the space industry (or similar: aerospace, autonomous vehicles, robotics, etc.)
• B.S. or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred) for component and assembly design
• Experience with engineering drawings, GD&T, BOMs, and ECO processes
• Demonstrated experience executing structural or environmental tests and documenting results
• Hands-on experience supporting hardware builds and integration activities
• Strong documentation skills: ability to author clear build procedures, test plans, and technical reports
• Excellent communication, presentation, and cross-functional coordination skills
• A desire to change the way the world understands and reacts to climate and environmental data
• Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new opportunities each week

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with deployable structures (solar arrays, antennas, mechanisms) or SADA mechanisms
• Experience running structural analyses for spacecraft (FEMAP, ANSYS, Nastran)
• Experience with thermal management systems for spacecraft
• Experience designing and executing qualification-level environmental tests (vibration, TVAC, shock)
• Large assembly management in SolidWorks PDM; experience with PLM systems (Duro or similar)
• Optomechanical instrument or payload design
• Experience with composite materials and bonded assemblies
• Experience managing external vendors for part prototyping and development
• Software skills in Python, MATLAB, or similar for data analysis and automation
• Familiarity with FAI processes, non-conformance reporting, and MRB activities
• Google Workspace proficiency (Sheets, Slides, Docs); Slack

Salary

The salary range for this role is  $144,000 - $177,000 plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location as assessed during the interview process.

About the role

Muon seeks a Spacecraft Test Engineer to join our Assembly, Integration, and Test team.  The ideal candidate is a self-motivated engineer and is responsible for understanding every system on the satellite. Engineers on this team must have a working knowledge of design schematics, operations, manufacturing, testing, and flight. A successful Spacecraft Test Engineer demonstrates engineering intuition and critical thinking and is comfortable working under ambiguous requirements. They will interface with other engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve production challenges, support with prototype projects, and to prepare flight hardware as a part of building the satellites.

Responsibilities

• Enable day-to-day execution of spacecraft integration and test flow
• Support non-conformance investigation to determine root cause
• Support AIT in the setup and activation of production lines and development and qualification of hardware test setups
• Support the development of flight hardware, ground support equipment and qualification test assets
• Support electrical engineering during development and pre-production phases of hardware life-cycles, as required
• Perform bring-up and acceptance tests of PCBAs, as required

Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science or Computer, Electrical, or related engineering discipline
• 5+ years experience in aerospace or similar industry
• Familiarity with programming and scripting languages or ability to quickly learn them (i.e. Python, Tcl, C++, SQL)
• Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.)
• Understanding and experience in environmental testing such as vibration, shock, thermal, burn-in, and TVAC
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated capability to jump into ill-defined problems and drive positive outcomes
• RF Experience

Nice-to-have Skills

• Experience working in a Class 10k (ISO 7) cleanroom environment
• Documentation and configuration management experience
• Experience writing test plans, procedures and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale
• Experience troubleshooting electronics hardware 
• Proficiency in understanding PCB schematics and layout tools

Salary

The salary range for this role is $123,000 - $139,000 plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location as assessed during the interview process.

About the role

Muon Space is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Early Career Electrical Hardware Engineer to join our growing team in San Jose, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design, development, and testing of cutting-edge electrical hardware for our next-generation spacecraft. You will work closely with experienced engineers across various disciplines to bring innovative satellite systems to life. 

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of electrical systems for spacecraft avionics, including areas such as flight computers, power distribution, guidance and navigation, sensors, actuators, and communication systems.
• Participate in schematic capture and PCB layout with the guidance of senior engineers.
• Assist in the bring-up, testing, and validation of newly designed hardware.
• Collaborate with software engineers on the integration and testing of hardware and software components.
• Build and test early hardware prototypes to evaluate design concepts and mitigate risks.
• Work cross-functionally with mechanical, software, systems, and production teams to ensure successful integration and manufacturability of hardware.
• Contribute to the creation of design documentation, test procedures, and reports.
• Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback.

Qualifications

• Prefer, but don’t require B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in hardware engineering, preferably with exposure to electronic systems (relevant internships and academic projects will be considered).
• Familiarity with basic electronic components, circuits, and test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies).
• Exposure to schematic capture and PCB layout software (e.g., Altium, Cadence/Orcad).
• Understanding of microcontroller basics and common communication interfaces (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C).
• Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to engineering challenges.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A strong desire to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Experience with embedded systems or basic embedded programming concepts.
• Familiarity with environmental testing considerations (e.g., vibration, thermal, EMI).
• Exposure to scripting languages like Python for test automation or data analysis.
• Participation in relevant student projects or clubs (e.g., robotics, aerospace).

About the role

Muon Space is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer to join our growing team in San Jose, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design, development, and testing of cutting-edge electrical hardware for our next-generation spacecraft. You will work closely with experienced engineers across various disciplines to bring innovative satellite systems to life. 

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of electrical systems for spacecraft avionics, including areas such as flight computers, power distribution, guidance and navigation, sensors, actuators, and communication systems.
• Schematic capture and PCB layout
• Bring-up, testing, and validation of newly designed hardware.
• Collaborate with software engineers on the integration and testing of hardware and software components.
• Build and test early hardware prototypes to evaluate design concepts and mitigate risks.
• Work cross-functionally with mechanical, software, systems, and production teams to ensure successful integration and manufacturability of hardware.
• Contribute to the creation of design documentation, test procedures, and reports.
• Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Mentor other engineers and push the team to new heights in your respective domain

Qualifications

• Prefer, but don’t require B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-8 years of experience in hardware engineering, preferably with exposure to electronic systems (relevant internships and academic projects will be considered).
• Familiarity with electronic components, circuits, and test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies).
• Expert level knowledge in schematic capture and PCB layout software (e.g., Altium, Cadence/Orcad).
• Understanding of microcontrollers and common communication interfaces (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet).
• Experience with embedded systems, embedded programming concepts and comfortable in a Linux development environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to engineering challenges.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A strong desire to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Familiarity with environmental testing considerations (e.g., vibration, thermal, EMI).
• Exposure to scripting languages like Python for test automation or data analysis.
• Experience with power electronics for space applications (e.g., batteries, GaN switching converters, load switch design)
• Experience with FPGAs, SoC, or embedded linux platforms
• Leadership experience in clubs or on small teams
• Previous startup experience or experience working in a fast paced environment

About the role

Muon seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to serve as a Mission Mechanical Lead on upcoming missions.  In this role, you’ll be working with our customers and system engineers to design a solution that meets mission requirements by re-using existing platform components & designing new components that are unique to the mission.   

You’ll own the mechanical direction of the mission from requirements definition to installation on the launch vehicle.  This will include direct collaboration with the customer, as well as Muon’s systems engineering team to understand requirements, then an execution focus internally, pulling in relevant stakeholders (such as structural, thermal, electrical, etc) at the appropriate times to deliver a robust satellite on-time.

This role requires onsite work at our Mountain View and San Jose locations.

Responsibilities

• Have a deep understanding of Muon’s spacecraft platforms & capabilities, and tailor these platforms to meet mission needs.
• Design, build, and test mission specific components and payloads.
• Create, analyze, and refine the full spacecraft mechanical designs in SolidWorks.
• Design & document new, reusable components to be included in Muon’s common platform.
• Lead mechanical portion of both internal and external design reviews.
• Interface with structural and thermal engineers to define and run analysis.
• Lead environmental testing campaigns (vibration, TVAC, etc)
• Write new documentation and build procedures unique to the mission.

Required Qualifications 

• 8+ years of experience designing, building, and testing high reliability hardware
• Demonstrated proficiency leading mechanical design for spacecraft or complex electromechanical systems
• Experience technically leading or managing a small team of engineers and/or technicians
• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred) for medium-to-large assembly design and management
• Mastery of drawings, GD&T, BOMs, FAIs, tolerance budgets, and mass budgets
• Experience with ECO/DCO processes and PLM systems
• Extensive documentation capabilities: build procedures, test plans, design trades, DOEs
• Experience managing external vendors for part prototyping and development
• Excellent communication, presentation, and cross-functional coordination skills
• B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Nice-to-have Skills

• Flight heritage—hardware you designed that has successfully operated in space
• Experience optimizing and maturing existing designs (not only clean-sheet development)
• Familiarity with satellite payloads and mission-level mechanical integration
• Experience with deployable hardware (solar arrays, antennas, mechanisms)
• Experience with ADCS components: reaction wheels, torque rods, star trackers
• Experience running structural analyses (FEMAP, ANSYS) & environmental testing
• Experience with thermal management systems for spacecraft
• Software skills in Python, MATLAB, or similar
• Project management experience: customer reviews, Gantt charts, risk tracking
• Experience qualifying external vendors and contract manufacturers

Salary

The salary range for this role is  $183,000 - $198,000 plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location as assessed during the interview process.

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is based in San Jose, CA and requires 5 days/week in-office collaboration.

We are looking for a Reliability Test Engineer to design and execute test plans for our humanoid robots to ensure that they are meeting our reliability targets. We are looking for someone with a strong hardware test background and is able to design and run automated and scalable test setup on robotic modules and systems.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop reliability test setup for actuators, batteries, structures, wirings, sensors, modules and full system etc. according to robot-specific usage and life requirements.
• Authorize test procedures and train engineers/technicians to execute the test..
• Manage multiple reliability test workstreams in parallel.
• Report test status and results to cross-functional teams.
• Own the Failure-to-Fix Lifecycle: Lead deep-dive root cause analysis (RCA) on all reliability failures; design and execute reproduction tests to isolate root causes, and develop rigorous validation protocols to verify that design iterations have successfully mitigated the failure mode.

Requirements: 

• 2+ years of experience in test engineering and reliability tests.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical, mechatronics, robotics, or similar engineering field.
• Strong knowledge of 3D CAD with designing, implementing, and executing test setups for novel components.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and producing 3D and 2D drawings.
• Strong knowledge of accelerometers, load cells, couplers, strain gauges and relevant set up and data acquisition techniques.
• Strong experience with environmental and mechanical reliability tests, such as high temperature high humidity, thermal shock, thermal cycling, vibration, shock tests.
• Strong cross-functional teamwork skills and experience in bringing a product from prototype to mass production.

Bonus Qualifications: 

• Experience with high volume manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers.
• CATIA V6 experience.
• Knowledge in developing accelerated life reliability tests. 
• Experience with designing and executing test plans for robotics.
• Experience with electric motors, various gearboxes, or actuators.
• Experience with batteries or battery powered systems.
• Experience with consumer electronics and/or automotive testing standards such as JESD22-A104, ISO16750-1, UL2595, IEC 60068 and GMW3172.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies like 8D or 5-Why in a fast-paced R&D environment.
• Experience with Weibull++, JMP, or related statistics analysis software.
• Knowledge of failure analysis tools and techniques.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $120,000 - $250,000 annually.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended. 

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is based in San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration.

We are seeking an Electrical Validation Engineer – Hand Subsystem to lead the bring-up, validation, and performance characterization of Figure’s dexterous robotic hands. You will own validation from first-article prototypes through full-robot and production builds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead electrical and mechatronic bring-up and system validation of the hand subsystem, including actuators, motor drives, PCBAs, sensors, harnessing, and power distribution.
• Plan and execute subsystem and system-level validation of electrical system, actuation performance, power consumption and thermals.
• Develop and automate validation workflows and test setups to stress full range of motion, load cases, duty cycles, and environmental conditions.
• Debug complex cross-disciplinary issues across hardware, firmware, controls, and mechanics using telemetry, oscilloscopes, DAQs, power analyzers, and thermal instrumentation.
• Lead root-cause analysis for reliability, performance, and durability issues; drive design, firmware, or process improvements in collaboration with partner teams.
• Build and maintain Python-based data logging, visualization, and analysis tools to track subsystem performance and detect anomalies.
• Define KPIs and validation metrics to track hand subsystem performance, reliability, and fleet health over time.
• Document bring-up procedures, validation results, and integration learnings to support scaling to production, manufacturing test, and sustaining engineering.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Controls, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in electrical or mechatronic systems validation.
• Strong understanding of power delivery, motor drives, actuator control, sensing, and grounding in electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency in Python for automation, data acquisition, and analysis.
• Skilled with lab instrumentation including oscilloscopes, power analyzers, DAQs, and thermal sensors.
• Proven ability to debug hardware, firmware, and control-loop issues in tightly integrated systems.
• Strong documentation and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with dexterous robotic hands, grippers, or multi-DOF actuation systems.
• Familiarity with CAN, SPI, I2C, EtherCAT, or Ethernet-based communication protocols.
• Experience with control-system tuning, system identification, and performance optimization.
• Experience developing automated validation rigs or hardware-in-the-loop setups.
• Comfort working in Linux and embedded development environments.
• Familiarity with manufacturing bring-up, factory test development, or sustaining engineering.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $150,000 and $250,000 annually.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended. 

About the role

Muon seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our Mechanical Engineering team, reporting to the Director of Mechanical Engineering.  This role will be deeply technical with a focus on solving the most demanding design, analysis, test, reliability, and manufacturing challenges across multiple spacecraft platforms.  This role will also have the opportunity to frequently be hands-on with both prototype and production hardware.

You will serve as a technical leader, mentor, and advisor to others on the mechanical team, leveraging previous experience in designing & building spacecraft to push boundaries and design industry leading “new space” satellites for many different commercial and national security applications.  Additionally, you will help define product roadmaps & use a breadth of knowledge to make system level tradeoffs and optimizations.

This hybrid role requires onsite work at our Mountain View and San Jose locations three days a week.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical advisor and domain expert, leading the team to optimal designs of spacecraft structures and components
• Identify opportunities and lead efforts to improve performance, reduce mass, lower cost, improve manufacturability of current spacecraft platforms.
• Interface directly with Muon’s product & business teams to understand market needs define multi-year roadmaps for mechanical subsystems
• Act as a force multiplier by providing strong, hands-on mentorship to mechanical engineers at all levels, developing their technical skills and systems-level thinking
• Define mechanical team standards and best practices
• Contribute broadly to hiring, onboarding, and training of mechanical engineering talent, helping build a culture of technical excellence

Required Qualifications 

• 12+ years of experience designing, building, and testing flight hardware in the space industry, with multiple programs through on-orbit operations.
• Strong mentorship experience with demonstrated success in developing junior and mid-level engineers & directly or indirectly leading a team of engineers.
• Proven track record of optimizing and maturing existing designs and proven approach to clean-sheet development
• Expert technical knowledge of structural mechanics and analysis, thermal management and modeling, environmental testing (TVAC, vibration)
• Experience with a variety of manufacturing methods and techniques for space applications, including machining, composites, molding, 3D printing, etc
• Mastery of standard tools: CAD (SolidWorks preferred), PLM, ERP, FEA, test hardware and equipment
• Expert-level skills with drawings, GD&T, BOMs, FAIs, tolerance budgets, and mass budgets
• Experience managing external vendors for part development and manufacturing
• Excellent communication, presentation, and coordination skills
• B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Nice-to-have Skills

• Experience with deployable structures (solar arrays, antennas, mechanisms)
• Optomechanical instrument or payload design experience
• Software skills in Python, MATLAB, or similar
• Experience with reaction wheels, torque rods, star trackers, or other ADCS components
• Large assembly management in SolidWorks PDM, Duro, or similar PLM
• Experience running structural analyses (FEMAP, ANSYS)
• Track record of establishing engineering standards at an organizational level

Salary

The salary range for this role is $222,000 - $250,000, plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location as assessed during the interview process. 

Join the Trackonomy Team! 

At Trackonomy, our employee value proposition champions your growth through varied responsibilities and a commitment to innovation. Join us to evolve professionally in a company that reshapes both industries and individuals.

Connection & Community: You're essential to Trackonomy's mission, and every team member is regarded as a founder.  Collectively, our goal is to make a lasting impact on the world, making every endeavor at Trackonomy a meaningful journey.

Growth & Development: Dive into diverse roles and learn from our seasoned leaders. Your potential and passion define your trajectory here. We value innovation and offer unparalleled opportunities, making your career journey transformative. At Trackonomy, your growth is multifaceted. Collaborate and learn directly from senior leaders across various departments. Here, your potential—fueled by capability, passion, and results—determines the scope of your role.  At Trackonomy, merit and opportunity outweigh mere experience. It's a level playing field, offering unique opportunities not found elsewhere.

Impact: Trackonomy is dedicated to impactful tech solutions that better our world. From fire prevention to enhanced security, our innovations don't just change industries; they save lives. Join us to be part of meaningful change.

About Trackonomy 

At Trackonomy, we are pioneering a transformative network of interconnected objects. Our goal is to bring inanimate objects to life, giving them the ability to converse, think, and interact in real-time. Envision a world where our devices seamlessly integrate with every physical entity, facilitating a global conversation among them. Our overarching mission is to craft the operating system for the connected world, one object, and sensor at a time.  Our customers are major players in various verticals such as logistics, industrial, utilities, healthcare, and government. They use our solutions for a wide range of applications like predictive maintenance, workflow optimization, asset protection, safety, security, and environmental monitoring. We are a unicorn, funded by top investors like Kleiner Perkins and 8VC.

Our executive leadership team has experience working together for over two decades, having previously held key roles in the C-suites of renowned companies such as Flextronics, Heptagon, GT-Nexus, and Digital Motors Corporation. Together, we have engineered a revolutionary technology that is yielding extraordinary results. 

Are you ready to be a part of the next chapter in Silicon Valley's hyper-growth IoT success story?

Summary:

You will be a core engineer of our early stage team. We work on everything from machine learning, to security, to high performance computing, to IoT devices, to dynamic web apps, etc. Don’t be surprised if you get to touch every system while you work here, often teaming up with other team members on critical work. Candidates must be comfortable working with microcontrollers and low-level hardware control in a test-driven development environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working with wireless communications modules, IoT technologies, RF protocols and have great troubleshooting and prototyping skills. 

This is a full-time onsite role.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering
• Minimum 4+ years of embedded software development with strong emphasis on C
• Background in real-time embedded systems
• Hands-on involvement in firmware development, testing, system-level bring-up, and debugging
• Skilled in bench modifications and rapid development of hardware/firmware prototypes
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication abilities
• Collaborative team player who shares knowledge, learns from peers, and supports cross-functional teams
• Self-motivated individual with strong initiative

Preferred Skills

• Background in IoT systems and wireless/wired communication protocols
• 4+ years designing firmware with RTOS for time-critical applications using I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, GNSS, WiFi, RFID, or low-power IoT interfaces
• Proficiency with debugging tools, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers for troubleshooting and optimization
• Work involving bootloaders, firmware-over-the-air updates, and BLE low-power devices
• Familiarity with Nordic (or similar) semiconductor platforms
• Strong foundation in microcontrollers and embedded peripheral driver development

The salary range for this role is $120,000 to $200,000, plus bonuses and Pre-IPO equity. It is uncommon for anyone to be hired at or near the top range for their role, and final compensation is based on the facts and circumstances of the case. The compensation range is broad because it reflects many factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience, and training directly relevant to the role, business and company needs, cultural fit, level, and location. 

Why Trackonomy Systems is a Great Place to work:

Culture and Belonging: Our company’s culture isn’t something you join, it’s something you help build. You will be a role model and live our Vision, Mission, and Values. 

Perks: Trackonomy Systems understands that personal wellness is one of the keys to a happy, healthy and productive work environment. We offer Platinum level Health benefits, Flexible and Health Savings Accounts, Commuter benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program.  We also understand you are planning for the future, so we offer a Pre-IPO equity and a 401k plan.

Career Growth: Trackonomy Systems is invested in the growth of our team members and understands that frequent, two-way feedback is critical to that growth. We encourage regular one-on-ones with your manager, a regular schedule of performance reviews, learning and development opportunities, whether that be towards being a great manager, being a great individual contributor, or a lateral move to gain breadth of knowledge and experience.

Trackonomy Systems is proud to ensure equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, medical condition, genetic information, marital or registered domestic partnership status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. 

We strive to provide a stellar experience throughout the application process and ensure all applicants will be given proper consideration based solely on merit and Trackonomy’s business needs.

Trackonomy Systems is dedicated to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability while interviewing, please contact hr@trackonomysystems.com.

Join the Trackonomy Team! 

At Trackonomy, our employee value proposition champions your growth through varied responsibilities and a commitment to innovation. Join us to evolve professionally in a company that reshapes both industries and individuals.

Connection & Community: You're essential to Trackonomy's mission, and every team member is regarded as a founder.  Collectively, our goal is to make a lasting impact on the world, making every endeavor at Trackonomy a meaningful journey.

Growth & Development: Dive into diverse roles and learn from our seasoned leaders. Your potential and passion define your trajectory here. We value innovation and offer unparalleled opportunities, making your career journey transformative. At Trackonomy, your growth is multifaceted. Collaborate and learn directly from senior leaders across various departments. Here, your potential—fueled by capability, passion, and results—determines the scope of your role.  At Trackonomy, merit and opportunity outweigh mere experience. It's a level playing field, offering unique opportunities not found elsewhere.

Impact: Trackonomy is dedicated to impactful tech solutions that better our world. From fire prevention to enhanced security, our innovations don't just change industries; they save lives. Join us to be part of meaningful change.

About Trackonomy 

At Trackonomy, we are pioneering a transformative network of interconnected objects. Our goal is to bring inanimate objects to life, giving them the ability to converse, think, and interact in real-time. Envision a world where our devices seamlessly integrate with every physical entity, facilitating a global conversation among them. Our overarching mission is to craft the operating system for the connected world, one object, and sensor at a time.  Our customers are major players in various verticals such as logistics, industrial, utilities, healthcare, and government. They use our solutions for a wide range of applications like predictive maintenance, workflow optimization, asset protection, safety, security, and environmental monitoring. We are a unicorn, funded by top investors like Kleiner Perkins and 8VC.

Our executive leadership team has experience working together for over two decades, having previously held key roles in the C-suites of renowned companies such as Flextronics, Heptagon, GT-Nexus, and Digital Motors Corporation. Together, we have engineered a revolutionary technology that is yielding extraordinary results. 

Are you ready to be a part of the next chapter in Silicon Valley's hyper-growth IoT success story?

You will be a core engineer of our early-stage team. We work on everything from machine learning, to security, to high performance computing, to IoT devices, to dynamic web apps, etc. Don’t be surprised if you get to touch every system while you work here, often teaming up with other team members on critical work. Some examples of projects you may work on:

Candidates must be comfortable working with microcontrollers and low-level hardware control in a test-driven development environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with wireless communications modules, IoT technologies, RF protocols and have great troubleshooting and prototyping skills. 

Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering
• At least 6+ years of embedded software development with emphasis on C/C++
• Background in real-time embedded systems
• Extensive work in firmware development, testing, and system-level bring-up and debugging
• Skilled in bench modifications and rapid prototyping of hardware/firmware solutions
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Effective collaborator who shares knowledge, learns from others, and supports cross-functional teams
• Self-starter with strong motivation and ownership mentality

Preferred Skills

• Background in IoT systems and wireless/wired communication protocols, including BLE, LoRa, and LoRaWAN
• Skilled in firmware development on ARM-based microcontrollers and processors; familiarity with Nordic devices is a plus
• Knowledge of cellular protocols such as LTE, LTE-M/NB-IoT, and industrial wireless electronics
• Hands-on work with cellular modems and GPS/GNSS systems
• Ability to develop device drivers for sensors and communication modems
• Strong understanding of subsystem interfaces such as UART, I2C, SPI, and other standard chip-level protocols
• Proficiency in low-power embedded development, including performing power profiling on target devices
• Knowledge of firmware development best practices including testing, documentation, debugging, and code review
• Understanding of PCB design using schematic capture and layout tools (Eagle/Altium preferred)
• Capability to design bootloaders and implement firmware-over-the-air updates
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics
• Strong foundation in microcontrollers and embedded peripheral driver development
• Knowledge of embedded networking protocols such as RSTP, PTP, LLDP, and UDP/TCP is a plus

The salary range for this role is $120,000 to $200,000, plus bonuses and Pre-IPO equity. It is uncommon for anyone to be hired at or near the top range for their role, and final compensation is based on the facts and circumstances of the case. The compensation range is broad because it reflects many factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience, and training directly relevant to the role, business and company needs, cultural fit, level, and location. 

Why Trackonomy Systems is a Great Place to work:

Culture and Belonging: Our company’s culture isn’t something you join, it’s something you help build. You will be a role model and live our Vision, Mission, and Values. 

Perks: Trackonomy Systems understands that personal wellness is one of the keys to a happy, healthy and productive work environment. We offer Platinum level Health benefits, Flexible and Health Savings Accounts, Commuter benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program.  We also understand you are planning for the future, so we offer a Pre-IPO equity and a 401k plan.

Career Growth: Trackonomy Systems is invested in the growth of our team members and understands that frequent, two-way feedback is critical to that growth. We encourage regular one-on-ones with your manager, a regular schedule of performance reviews, learning and development opportunities, whether that be towards being a great manager, being a great individual contributor, or a lateral move to gain breadth of knowledge and experience.

Trackonomy Systems is proud to ensure equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, medical condition, genetic information, marital or registered domestic partnership status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. 

We strive to provide a stellar experience throughout the application process and ensure all applicants will be given proper consideration based solely on merit and Trackonomy’s business needs.

Trackonomy Systems is dedicated to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability while interviewing, please contact hr@trackonomysystems.com.

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

We are looking for a Senior Reliability Engineer in charge of developing and executing reliability test plans for the printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), harnesses, and connectors to ensure they meet our humanoid robot product reliability targets. We need someone who can derive reliability targets and test specs with incomplete field usage knowledge, give data-driven recommendations to the design and manufacturing teams for what to improve, and advocate for design for reliability in the design phase. 

Responsibilities: 

• Work with cross-functional teams, own hardware reliability requirements and validation strategy.
• Develop and execute accelerated life tests for PCBAs, electronic components, electrical harness and connectors.
• Lead DFMEA efforts with design engineers to assess design risks, impacts, controls, and corrective actions.
• Design reliability test flows and procedures, communicate with internal and external/CM teams to execute tests and report results. 
• Work with test engineers to design setup and fixtures used in reliability testing.
• Guide and support PCBA, harness, connector failure analysis, design of experiments (DOEs) and corrective action processes with cross-functional teams.
• Analyze field data, assess field risks, and design tests that correlate to field usage conditions.

Requirements: 

• 5+ years of experience in relevant reliability engineering areas.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant science and engineering fields.
• Strong knowledge of environmental reliability test principles, models, and methodologies, such as high temperature high humidity, thermal cycle/shock, mechanical vibration/shock.
• Strong knowledge of industry test standards such as AECQ, JEDEC, IPC standards.
• Strong knowledge of electrical circuits, PCBA design and relevant SW tools (e.g. Altium).
• Strong knowledge of PCBA, harness and connector failure modes, mechanisms, and FA techniques.
• Hands-on experience on field reliability risk analysis and failure prediction methods.
• Hands-on experience with Weibull++, JMP, or other reliability statistical analysis software.
• Hands-on experience on electronic circuit debug and relevant tools, e.g. source meter, oscilloscope. 
• Hands-on experience with 3D CAD tool (e.g. CATIA).

Bonus Qualifications: 

• Experience of shipping reliable robotics, consumer or automotive products.
• Knowledge of PCBA, harness and connector manufacturing processes and quality control practices.
• Hands-on experience of CATIA V6 CAD.
• Hands-on experience of finite element analysis (FEA) SW, e.g. Ansys.
• Hands-on experience of FA tools & techniques such as SEM/EDS, CT-Xray, Cross-section, FTIR.
• Hands-on experience of accelerometers, load cells, strain gauges and relevant setup and data acquisition techniques.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $150,000 - $225,000 annually.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.