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 for 100 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph 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:

• Own and develop the automated flight data processing of all propulsion systems on various aircraft.
• Analyze and present flight test data in clear dashboards and failure summaries.
• Detect anomalies and trends in flight test data
• Investigate and lead device failure analysis to determine root cause and drive product improvements
• Work cross-functionally across all disciplines on the aircraft (mechanical, electrical, system architecture, software development…) to understand propulsion component behavior during flight test
• Write and adjust propulsion system test plans (for both hardware and software) based on lessons learned from flight testing
• Complete reliability and certification tests on electric engines (motor, gearbox and inverter assemblies) for Archer’s eVTOL aircraft.
• Document test results in clear reports to assist in certifying Archer’s aircraft.
• Follow safety procedures for operating with and around high voltage systems

What you need:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Proficient in electrical motor or motor+gearbox test planning, setup, and execution
• Experience with a wide variety of DAQ systems
• Experience with MATLAB and Python
• Experience using CAD software to create fixtures and test equipment
• Experience with flight testing
• Hands-on experience with root cause analysis
• Experience with reliability and statistical analysis for test planning
• Strong engineering fundamentals in mechanics, thermals fluid systems, and electronics
• Demonstrated project planning and execution experience
• Hands-on experience in multiple technical fields involving microprocessors,electronics and propulsion systems.
• Hands-on firmware experience with propulsion systems, motor control, power electronics control, robotics, real time control systems or related fields
• Proficient in technical, precise writing and presenting
• Positive can-do attitude

Bonus Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience wearing multiple hats in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability leading small capable teams
• Experience with high voltage systems: cars, aircraft, etc.
• Experience with reliability testing on high voltage and current power systems
• Experience working with Dyno test systems
• Strong communicator and presenter of technical content

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 $134,400 - $168,000. 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 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to [email protected]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.