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.
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Note: This role must be based onsite in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
What you'll do:
- Own the physical build and bring-up of subscale aircraft platforms — mounting and wiring flight controllers, companion computers, radios, and sensor payloads
- Design and fabricate wiring harnesses, connectors, and power distribution for onboard electronics
- Validate integrated hardware end-to-end on the bench and on the platform, coordinating with test and program teams
- Troubleshoot EMI, power, and signal-integrityissues across sensor and compute interfaces
- Collaborate with perception, navigation, and test engineers to ensure hardware meets system requirements
- Maintain build documentation, wiring diagrams, and configuration records for fielded systems
What you need:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Hands-on experience integrating hardware on small aircraft or robotic platforms
- Experience with sensor and compute interfaces such as MIPI, USB, Ethernet, and CAN
- Experience with wiring harness design, connectorization, and cable routing
- Working knowledge of EMI mitigation and power management for embedded systems
- Comfortable working hands-on in a lab/hangar environment with hardware bring-up and debug
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience with flight controllers (PX4, ArduPilot, or similar)
- Familiarity with companion computers (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson) and radio/telemetry integration
- Background in small aircraft, robotics, or aerospace hardware integration
- Experience supporting test or field operations
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 [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $140,000 - $260,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Robotics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Hands-on experience integrating hardware on small aircraft or robotic platforms
- Experience with sensor and compute interfaces such as MIPI, USB, Ethernet, and CAN
- Experience with wiring harness design, connectorization, and cable routing
- Working knowledge of EMI mitigation and power management for embedded systems
- Comfortable working hands-on in a lab/hangar environment with hardware bring-up and debug
- Must be based onsite in the United States; employer does not provide visa sponsorship
- Experience with flight controllers (PX4, ArduPilot)
- Familiarity with companion computers (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson) and radio/telemetry integration
- Background in small aircraft, robotics, or aerospace hardware integration
- Experience supporting test or field operations
Archer Aviation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Archer Aviation and has not been reviewed or approved by Archer Aviation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision, alongside HSA/FSA options and an Employee Assistance Program, forming a comprehensive base. Wellness activities and company-sponsored outings are additionally referenced.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes generous PTO, paid sick days, and paid holidays, with unlimited PTO noted for exempt employees. This breadth provides above-average flexibility for a hardware-focused environment.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership opportunities include company equity, performance bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a purchase discount. Equity is used to keep packages competitive in high-demand roles, creating meaningful upside potential.
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What We Do
Archer is an aerospace company building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft focused on improving mobility in cities. The company's mission is to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. Archer is designing, manufacturing, and operating a fully electric aircraft that can carry four passengers for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150mph while producing minimal noise. Archer's team is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
