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
- Perform Worst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA) and margin analysis on control and measurement circuits, including microcontrollers, resolver interfaces, PMICs, power trees, voltage/current sensors, and digital communications (CAN, SPI, etc).
- Conduct circuit simulations using SPICE and MATLAB to validate designs across component tolerances, temperature extremes, and voltage variations.
- Lead Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) for control and sensor boards, working cross-functionally with Safety and Reliability teams to identify and mitigate risks.
- Analyze effects of single-event upsets and latch-ups on critical system functionality.
- Perform electrical stress analysis and component derating analysis.
- Support the design team with analytical validation of power management architectures, sensor interfaces, and MCU-based control circuits.
- Collaborate with hardware, controls, firmware, safety, and reliability teams to ensure designs meet aerospace performance and certification requirements.
- Generate analysis reports and technical documentation to support design reviews and DO-254/DO-160 compliance.
What You Need
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 5+ years of experience in circuit analysis and simulation for mixed-signal control systems
- Proven expertise conducting WCCA, DFMEA, and margin analysis on MCU-based boards, sensor interfaces, or power management systems
- Proficiency with SPICE simulation tools (PSpice, LTSpice, HSPICE) and MATLAB/Simulink
- Strong understanding of MCU control circuits, analog sensor interfaces (resolvers, voltage/current sensors), PMICs, power sequencing, and component derating principles
- Experience working cross-functionally with Safety and Reliability teams on risk assessment
- Understanding of DO-254, DO-160, or similar aerospace/automotive safety standards
- Excellent analytical and communication skills in multidisciplinary environments
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with aerospace or automotive electrical systems analysis
- Hands-on experience with DO-254 development and DO-160G testing
- Experience with high-voltage power electronics for battery, motor, or inverter systems
- Proficiency with analysis automation (Python, MATLAB scripting)
- Passion for aviation and eVTOLs
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 $134,000.00 - $188,00.00. 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 [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.Top Skills
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.
