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
- Responsible for the detailed design of Archer’s Electric Engine, with a focus on the integration of the motor, gearbox, inverter, and thermo-lubrication systems.
- Have direct design ownership over several components and be responsible for moving these parts through design, manufacturing/assembly, and test/validation phases.
- Develop innovative solutions to design problems.
- Design mechanical components like gears, shafts, pumps, structural housings, fasteners, oil transfer devices, etc.
- Create component drawings and work with suppliers to manufacture designs.
- Perform component level finite element analysis to validate designs.
- Present in design reviews.
- Design test setups for design validation.
- Support engineering prototype builds and design validation testing.
Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Minimum Experience Requirement: Aerospace Design Engineer or related job title in which 60 months of experience in Mechanical design, Gearbox design, Engine/propulsion design was gained.
Alternate Education Requirement: Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Alternate Experience requirement: Aerospace Design Engineer or related job title in which 24 months of experience in Mechanical design, Gearbox design, Engine/propulsion design was gained.
Travel Requirement: 10% domestic and international travel required.
Please apply online at: https://www.archer.com/careers. Must put job code SJ2026AP on resume/CV and cover letter.
At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. For this position we are offering $199,500 to $209,475 per year. #LI-DNI
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 60 months of experience as an Aerospace Design Engineer or in a related role involving mechanical design, gearbox design, or engine/propulsion design
- Alternatively, a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Alternatively, 24 months of experience as an Aerospace Design Engineer or in a related role involving mechanical design, gearbox design, or engine/propulsion design
Archer Aviation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
