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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What You’ll Do:
- Design a wide array of structural components and integration of flight-critical electromechanical actuation systems from concept through experimental flight testing
- Design mechanisms and own kinematic layouts for flight control systems
- Design detailed metallic parts and assemblies to support actuation and propulsion integration
- Own the prototype development process; requirements, design, BOM, procurement, assembly, test, etc.
- Perform initial structural analysis and hand calculations to verify component margins, load paths, and interface requirements
- Interface with suppliers to select COTS solutions where appropriate (mounts, fasteners, brackets, etc.)
- Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications
- Support requirements development and documentation
- Collaborate with our multi-disciplinary engineering team
What You Need:
- 5+ years of engineering experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Exposure to integrating or designing flight critical systems
- Proficient in CAD (Solidworks, NX, etc.) - NX preferred
- Ability to manage CAD and complex assemblies in Team Center
- Proficient in load analysis, free body diagrams, and FEA
- Experience designing complex metallic parts and weldments
- Fluent in GD&T and creating manufacturing drawings
- Familiarity with aerospace hardware standards
- Hands-on experience in multiple technical fields especially those related to carbon composite and metallic structures
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly
Bonus Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Knowledge of, and experience within, electric powertrain systems or aerospace systems.
- Familiarity with simscape
- Experience designing mechanisms for flight control systems
- Thorough understanding of electro-mechanical actuators
- Thorough understanding of engineering product development including design phases, manufacturing processes and global supply chain management.
- Familiarization with Atlassian Jira and Confluence for task management and collaborative documentation.
- Experience supporting vehicle development from concept/prototype aircraft phase through certification and mass production
- Part 23 Certification Experience and/or experience working with ARP4754A.
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 $144,000 - $198,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of engineering experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Exposure to integrating or designing flight critical systems
- Proficient in CAD (Solidworks, NX, etc.) - NX preferred
- Ability to manage CAD and complex assemblies in Team Center
- Proficient in load analysis, free body diagrams, and FEA
- Experience designing complex metallic parts and weldments
- Fluent in GD&T and creating manufacturing drawings
- Familiarity with aerospace hardware standards
- Hands-on experience in technical fields related to carbon composite and metallic structures
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.
