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.
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:
- Collaborate with various engineering disciplines to design high-reliability, safety-critical systems for aircraft design
- Lead a cross-functional team to:
- Conduct operational and functional analysis,
- Define and decompose system requirements with traceability through overall system architecture
- Develop robust system/subsystem architectures along with interface definition
- Define and manage technical/programmatic performance measures (i.e. cost, weight, performance objectives)
- Enable full system safety compliance to the appropriate regulations
- Work with various technical disciplines to develop verification plans, support verification/test planning, and conduct to demonstrate compliance with system requirements
- Coordinate with regulators and DERs on the development and review of certification substantiation artifacts
- Work closely with the chief engineer to ensure the product meets desired business and certification requirements
What you need:
- 10+ years of engineering experience on aerospace projects with significant software and complex hardware
- BS, MS, or PhD in systems engineering, electrical engineer, general engineering, computer engineering, or a comparable degree
- Proven expertise in SAE ARP4754 and ARP4761 processes or similar standards
- Experience working with RTCA DO-178 and DO-254
- Experience with Polarion or other requirements management tools
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrate exceptional critical thinking skills and engineering judgment
Bonus qualifications:
- Experience with system safety (FMEA, FTA, HSA)
- Test experience
- Operations experience
- Specialty engineering 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.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of engineering experience on aerospace projects
- BS, MS, or PhD in systems engineering, electrical engineer, general engineering, or computer engineering
- Proven expertise in SAE ARP4754 and ARP4761 processes or similar standards
- Experience working with RTCA DO-178 and DO-254
- Experience with Polarion or other requirements management tools
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrate exceptional critical thinking skills and engineering judgment
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.
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