Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform that delivers air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”), aviation-related physical artificial intelligence (“AI”) solutions, and other technologies to customers worldwide across the commercial aerospace and defense sectors.
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:
- Generate, review, and/or edit engineering CAD and drawings, process specifications, and quality plans
- Support development test campaigns — including fabrication of ground test articles and other test specimens as well as flight hardware — through all phases from raw fabrication through post-processing and NDI
- Work with the design team to ensure manufacturability, and create or modify designs when required.
- Work with the team to develop fabrication and assembly plans and strategies
- Assist with the fabrication of large-scale hardware and test facilities.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing non-conformances, process anomalies, and test anomalies in collaboration with engineering; disposition discrepancies and drive root cause resolution
- Travel to test sites, supplier facilities, and customer locations to provide direct fabrication and assembly support.
- Maintain clean records and reports to assist with future efforts
What You Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, engineering management, or a related technical field
- 12+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing with a minimum of 8 years on development or prototype programs
- Experience in tactical project engineering and leadership including supplier management
- Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing process specifications
- Experience working with CAD systems
- Ability to read and produce fabrication and assembly plans
- Familiarity with special processes and/or NDI methods
- Familiarity with aerospace quality systems (AS9100, FAA Part 21/145 environments)
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting aptitude and structured problem-solving approach
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience operating or working in a prototype or model shop: CNC machining, manual lathe/mill, waterjet, wire/plunge EDM
- Expertise in composite structures — wet layup, prepreg, autoclave cure, out-of-autoclave processes, and secondary bonding
- Familiarity with eVTOL, UAV, or other novel aircraft development environments
- Experience with structural test article build and instrumentation
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 $138,200 - $190,100. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, engineering management, or a related technical field
- 12+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing
- At least 8 years of experience on development or prototype programs
- Experience in tactical project engineering and leadership, including supplier management
- Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing process specifications
- Experience working with CAD systems
- Ability to read and produce fabrication and assembly plans
- Familiarity with special processes and NDI methods
- Familiarity with aerospace quality systems, including AS9100 and FAA Part 21/145 environments
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting aptitude and structured problem-solving approach
- Experience operating or working in a prototype or model shop
- Expertise in composite structures, including wet layup, prepreg, autoclave cure, out-of-autoclave processes, and secondary bonding
- Familiarity with eVTOL, UAV, or other novel aircraft development environments
- Experience with structural test article build and instrumentation
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.
