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The inverter design team is seeking a Hardware systems Engineer to drive the systems engineering processes for Airborne Electronic Hardware (AEH) certification. You'll work day-to-day with circuit designers to establish requirements, create design templates and checklists, review analyses, and ensure our hardware development meets certification standards.
What you’ll do:
- Partner with the inverter hardware designers to define, manage, and trace requirements using tools like Polarion or DOORS
- Create and maintain design templates, review checklists (schematics, layouts, BOMs), and standardized documentation for the team
- Review critical design analyses including DFMEAs, WCCA, margin/derating, and thermal assessments
- Develop hardware development plans, verification strategies, and other AEH certification artifacts
- Lead design reviews and ensure requirements are correctly implemented and traceable
- Work with designers to ensure design decisions are documented and justified for certification
What you need:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of systems engineering experience with power electronics or complex hardware in regulated industries
- Experience with structured hardware development processes (e.g., DO-254)
- Strong technical background in inverters, power converters, or motor drive systems
- Experience with circuit-level analyses (WCCA, derating, stress analysis) and design reviews
- Proficiency with requirements management tools (Polarion, DOORS, etc.)
- Excellent technical communication and documentation skills
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within design teams
Bonus Qualifications:
- Direct DO-254 and DO-160G experience
- Knowledge of SAE ARP4754A and ARP4761 (FMEA, FTA)
- Experience with high-power inverter systems and HIL testing
- Familiarity with 14 CFR Part 33 or aerospace certification processes
- 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 $140,000 - $184,000. 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 [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.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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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.
