Lead Powertrain Manufacturing Engineer Archer AviationLead Powertrain Manufacturing EngineerSan Jose, CA$182,500–$228,100 / yearDrive Technical Excellence: Serve as the Subject Matter Expert for Battery/HVPS assembly or Electric Drive Units (EDU), overseeing complex processes such as stator manufacturing, gearbox assembly, and End-of-Line (EOL) testing. Leadership & Mentorship: Experience leading and developing multi-level engineering teams (Associate to Senior), with the ability to foster technical growth in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
Senior Software Engineer, BMS Archer AviationSenior Software Engineer, BMSSan Jose, CA$145,000–$180,000 / yearApply digital signal processing and filtering techniques to sensor data (e.g., cell voltages, pack current) to improve the accuracy and reliability of critical state estimation and protection functions. 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.
Staff Mechanical Design Engineer - (Sj2026ac) Archer AviationStaff Mechanical Design Engineer - (Sj2026ac)San Jose, CA$209,000–$219,450 / yearDrive Mechanical Design & Integration through management of top level CAD assemblies, interface control models, integrated airframe CAD development, detailed design of parts and subassemblies, technical drawing creation, and control of space allocation and routing envelopes. and flight test; designing metallic, composite, and injection molded parts, plus rapid prototyping methods (SLS, etc.); high voltage DC systems (800+ V) and hands on work with composite and metallic structures.
Power Electronics Engineer E-SpacePower Electronics EngineerSaratoga, CAWe’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life. Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet.
Sr. Industrial Engineer Archer AviationSr. Industrial EngineerSan Jose, CA$126,700–$158,400 / yearCollaborate with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, Equipment Design, and Factory Planning teams to integrate layouts into simulation models and evaluate material flow. This team will operate in parallel with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and Equipment Design, focusing on how products, materials, and people flow through manufacturing systems at production scale.
Senior Welding Engineer Archer AviationSenior Welding EngineerSan Jose, CA$144,000–$180,000 / yearWe're looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to take ownership of process design, manufacturing systems, and continuous improvement across our joining lines, including laser, TIG, sintering, ultrasonic, and other advanced joining processes used to build electric powertrain components. 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.
Senior Software Engineer, Backend Archer AviationSenior Software Engineer, BackendSan Jose, CA$160,000–$198,000 / yearYou will focus on the intersection of backend service architecture and data engineering-ensuring high-frequency telemetry data is ingested via streaming queues, accurately modeled, and reliably served to downstream web apps and AI models. 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.
Staff Artificial Intelligence Research Engineer (Sj2026kp) Archer AviationStaff Artificial Intelligence Research Engineer (Sj2026kp)San Jose, CA$237,500–$249,375 / yearAlternate Experience Requirement: 3 years of experience working in developing, evaluating, training AI models for audio or visual perception, language models, reinforcement learning, or related was gained. Minimum Experience Requirement: 5 years of experience working in developing, evaluating, training AI models for audio or visual perception, language models, reinforcement learning, or related.
Board Thermal Simulation Engineer E-SpaceBoard Thermal Simulation EngineerSaratoga, CAOur team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.
Staff Software Engineer, Backend Archer AviationStaff Software Engineer, BackendSan Jose, CA$172,800–$210,000 / yearArcher 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. 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.
Staff State Estimation Engineer Archer AviationStaff State Estimation EngineerSan Jose, CA$175,000–$220,000 / yearIntegrate state estimation solutions with various hardware components, including air data systems, Inertial Navigation Systems (INS), Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), and other aviation-grade sensors. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including control laws, hardware, software, and test engineers, to solve complex aircraft-level problems and ensure seamless integration.
FPGA Verification Engineer - Avionics E-SpaceFPGA Verification Engineer - AvionicsSaratoga, CAOur team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used—so we’re looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities.
Antenna Systems Integration Engineer E-SpaceAntenna Systems Integration EngineerSaratoga, CAThis person will own hardware-level coordination across the structural, RF, and deployment subsystem teams - ensuring the assembled antenna system survives ground and launch environments with structural performance, deployment function, and electrical circuit integrity intact. We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.
Sr. Lab Test Engineer Archer AviationSr. Lab Test EngineerSan Jose, CA$130,000–$158,000 / yearWho we are: 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. What you'll do: Direct and coordinate integrated lab operations from pre-test preparation through execution, serving as the focal for test sequencing, anomaly response, and troubleshooting efforts.
Staff Battery Manufacturing Design Engineer Archer AviationStaff Battery Manufacturing Design EngineerSan Jose, CA$152,100–$190,100 / yearA major part of this role will focus on project management, team leadership, and cross-functional execution, including mentoring engineers and driving alignment across Manufacturing, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Facilities, and Production teams. This role combines deep manufacturing engineering expertise with strong program leadership, driving equipment specifications, process development, automation strategy, factory readiness, and production ramp activities for one of the most critical systems in the aircraft.
Safety Engineer Archer AviationSafety EngineerSan Jose, CA$104,600–$135,000 / yearThis role involves analyzing safety risks, implementing safety protocols, and working closely with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of safety across all phases of powertrain development and deployment. 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.
Staff Manufacturing Design Engineer - Structures Archer AviationStaff Manufacturing Design Engineer - StructuresSanta Clara, CA$152,100–$190,100 / yearIn this role, you will drive the manufacturing strategy for aircraft structures and serve as a technical leader responsible for defining and scaling Archer's aircraft design and production, supporting aircraft builds from prototype through early production ramp. Own the end-to-end lifecycle of structural component builds, collaborating with design, quality, and certification teams to embed manufacturability, compliance, and risk mitigation from concept to flight test readiness.
Mass Properties Engineer Archer AviationMass Properties EngineerSan Jose, CA$170,000–$215,000 / yearJoin Archer Aviation's Mass Properties team and play a critical role in bringing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft from concept to certified reality. 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.
Chief Systems Engineer (CSE) E-SpaceChief Systems Engineer (CSE)Saratoga, CA$190,000–$225,000 / yearWith Space Systems Electrical Engineering (SSEE) as an organic fifth function, the CSE also holds sole authority over the spacecraft-level electrical architecture and the electrical ICD framework to which every hardware VP and Semiconductor Development designs. We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.
Staff Devops Engineer Archer AviationStaff Devops EngineerSan Jose, CA$190,000–$237,000 / yearMaximize system performance, observability, and reliability; respond to high-priority production issues with advanced debugging, root cause analysis, and blameless post-mortems. Experience architecting real-time media pipelines using WebRTC (LiveKit, RealtimeKit) with a focus on server-side jitter buffering and network impairment handling.
Staff Software Engineer, Full Stack Archer AviationStaff Software Engineer, Full StackSan Jose, CA$173,000–$216,000 / yearnationals (i.e. individuals who are not U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, Asylees, Refugees or members of a similar designation) may need to obtain an export-control license to access certain restricted data and/or information. 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.
Flight Dynamics Engineer E-SpaceFlight Dynamics EngineerSaratoga, CAPerform various studies using STK, including validation of in-house tools and models, flight dynamics studies and mission analyses (e.g., deployment, maneuver design, lifetime prediction, collision avoidance, ground pass and coverage analysis). We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used—so we’re looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities.
Staff Advanced Concepts Optimization Engineer Archer AviationStaff Advanced Concepts Optimization EngineerSan Jose, CA$130,000–$160,000 / yearOur team develops multi-disciplinary physics simulations, advanced optimization methods, and large-scale cloud computing infrastructure, then deploys these tools to design optimal vehicle configurations. 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.
NewSenior Software Engineer Archer AviationSenior Software EngineerSan Jose, CA$150,000–$180,000 / yearArcher 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. Create and manage backend infrastructure including building database schemas, API architecture, orchestration services, and refining architecture.
Applications Engineer Velo3dApplications EngineerFremont, CA$115,000–$130,000 / yearThe VELO3D award-winning solution includes an integrated offering of hardware and software: Sapphire metal AM production printer, Flow print preparation software, Assure quality assurance and control system, and an integrated manufacturing process that runs throughout the printing operation. Position Overview: As Senior Applications Engineer you will work directly with external customers and engineering groups within Velo3D to develop innovative and novel projects for additively manufactured production hardware.
Staff Network Engineer Archer AviationStaff Network EngineerSan Jose, CA$152,100–$190,100 / yearYou'll be the technical anchor on a committed team - defining the architectural bar, driving consistency across campuses and sites, and building the automation and observability practices that let the team operate with confidence at scale. 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.
FPGA Design Engineer - Avionics E-SpaceFPGA Design Engineer - AvionicsSaratoga, CAOur team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.
Senior Ground Software Engineer E-SpaceSenior Ground Software EngineerSaratoga, CA$100,000–$170,000 / yearBy building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system—with a unique antenna design, highly sustainable spacecraft system and low-cost, small portable end-user devices—we can extend global satellite coverage, capacity and connectivity beyond legacy space services to provide a new kind of IoT platform that lets users sense, track, connect and act on information gathered, anywhere. We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used—so we’re looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities.
Senior Flight Test Data Engineer, Loads Archer AviationSenior Flight Test Data Engineer, LoadsSan Jose, CA$144,000–$180,000 / yearAs a Senior Flight Test Loads Data Engineer, you'll sit at the intersection of aircraft loads analysis and flight test operations - designing and operating the systems that capture, process, and validate loads data from our aircraft, and turning that data into actionable structural insights that drive certification and design decisions. Design, configure, and maintain flight test data acquisition system (DAS) software for structural loads measurements, including strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure transducers, and inertial sensors.
Sr. Staff Data Engineer Archer AviationSr. Staff Data EngineerSan Jose, CA$207,400–$259,200 / yearWe're looking for a Senior Staff Data Engineer who brings deep expertise in data modeling and warehouse design: someone who can architect scalable, well-structured data systems and set the technical direction for how data is organized, governed, and consumed across the company. 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.
Staff Software Engineer - Security Flow EngineeringStaff Software Engineer - SecuritySan Francisco, CaliforniaFlow Engineering is an AI-native requirements platform for modern engineering organizations, enabling hardware teams to collaborate with AI agents to design, validate, and evolve complex systems with speed and rigor. Deep experience in application and cloud security (AWS, GCP, or Azure): identity and access, secrets, network security, data protection.
Manager Electrical Engineer, Wiring Design Archer AviationManager Electrical Engineer, Wiring DesignSan Jose, CA$172,800–$216,000 / yearWhat You Need: 10-years proven track record of leading multi-disciplined Electrical Harness Design teams in development and sustaining aircraft efforts including: Team Performance Reviews. 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.
Senior Mechanical Engineer E-SpaceSenior Mechanical EngineerSaratoga, CAOur team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used—so we’re looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities.
Senior Electrical Test / Systems Engineer Archer AviationSenior Electrical Test / Systems EngineerSan Jose, CA$126,700–$158,400 / yearOwn ongoing support of delivered test systems including software updates, bug fixes, new feature integration, and in-field troubleshooting to ensure systems remain reliable as configurations evolve. Lead grounding architecture reviews and remediation across the lab, with specific focus on how high-voltage ground faults cascade into low-voltage instrumentation systems.
Environmental Test Engineer E-SpaceEnvironmental Test EngineerSaratoga, CAOur team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. Preferred qualifications: Experience with large or flexible structures - solar arrays, booms, deployable antennas, or membrane/gossamer systems - where conventional rigid-body fixturing assumptions break down.
Staff Manufacturing Design Engineer, Methods And Standards Archer AviationStaff Manufacturing Design Engineer, Methods And StandardsSanta Clara, CA$152,100–$190,100 / yearWorking cross-functionally with Design, Quality, Supply Chain, and Certification teams, you will define and scale the manufacturing solutions required to bring the future of flight to market. 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.
Sensor Modeling Engineer Archer AviationSensor Modeling EngineerSan Jose, CA$140,000–$180,000 / yearArcher 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. 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.
Staff IT Systems Engineer Archer AviationStaff IT Systems EngineerSan Jose, CA$152,100–$190,100 / yearThis role is responsible for delivering a world-class technology experience to our employees, ensuring operational excellence across our core IT services, and driving the evolution of our digital workplace strategy as the company scales. 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.
Staff AI Systems Engineer Archer AviationStaff AI Systems EngineerSan Jose, CA$190,000–$237,000 / yearCross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with AI researchers and Software Engineers to productionize cutting-edge models, establish monitoring systems, and debug complex performance bottlenecks at the hardware-software interface. Cloud-Native Orchestration & Abstraction: Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker) and production-grade orchestration (Kubernetes), paired with cloud-agnostic cluster abstractors like SkyPilot to manage multi-region GPU availability.
Staff Software Engineer, BMS Archer AviationStaff Software Engineer, BMSSan Jose, CA$170,000–$215,000 / yearApply digital signal processing and filtering techniques to sensor data (e.g., cell voltages, pack current) to improve the accuracy and reliability of critical state estimation and protection functions. 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.
Senior Software Engineer, CCU Archer AviationSenior Software Engineer, CCUSan Jose, CA$140,000–$180,000 / yearOur 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. Proficiency in C/C++ for developing firmware that controls and monitors electrical subsystems, including voltage regulation, fault detection, and sensor data acquisition.
Lead Embedded Systems Software Engineer E-SpaceLead Embedded Systems Software EngineerSaratoga, CAWe’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life. Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet.
Staff Software Engineer, EEC Archer AviationStaff Software Engineer, EECSan Jose, CA$170,000–$215,000 / yearDevelop and integrate electric engine controls and complex low-level drivers for microcontrollers to interface directly with analog and digital front-end circuitry. 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.
Senior Battery Design Engineer Archer AviationSenior Battery Design EngineerSan Jose, CA$144,000–$180,000 / yearArcher 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. 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.
Electrical Integration Engineer Archer AviationElectrical Integration EngineerSan Jose, CA$120,000–$150,000 / yearThe Electrical Engineering Team at Archer is seeking a Electrical Integration Engineer to lead the integration and testing of powertrain electrical systems, focusing on power electronics, battery management systems, dynamometers, and actuators. Interpret complex Interface Control Documents and board level circuit schematics to independently resolve technical integration challenges while strategically leveraging Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for final high-level alignment.
Senior Software Engineer, Controls (Matlab) KodiakSenior Software Engineer, Controls (Matlab)Mountain View, CA$190,000–$260,000 / yearShould the position require, and Kodiak determines that a candidate's residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status necessitate an export license, bar the candidate from the position, or otherwise fall under national security-related restrictions, Kodiak will consider the candidate for alternative positions unaffected by such restrictions, under terms and conditions set forth at Kodiak's sole discretion, or, as an alternative, opt not to proceed with the candidate's application. Accordingly, roles that carry more sensitive requirements may be limited to candidates that can satisfy additional scrutiny and eligibility for such positions may hinge on verification of a candidate's residence, U.S. person status, and/or citizenship status.
Staff Powertrain Manufacturing Engineer Archer AviationStaff Powertrain Manufacturing EngineerSan Jose, CA$152,100–$190,100 / yearWe're looking for a Powertrain Manufacturing Engineer who is experienced with electric motors and its integration into the higher level assembly and is passionate about bridging design and production - someone who thrives on creating scalable manufacturing systems, optimizing complex processes, and building world-class hardware from the ground up. What You'll Do: Contribute to the design and scaling of Archer's Electric Propulsion System production line - from concept to high-rate manufacturing - including layout, automation strategy, tooling, and ramp-up planning.
Airborne Electronic Hardware Systems Engineer Archer AviationAirborne Electronic Hardware Systems EngineerSan Jose, CA$144,000–$180,000 / yearThe hardware team is looking for an Airborne Electronic Hardware (AEH) Systems Engineer to help establish the engineering processes and certification framework for our electronics hardware - spanning both inverter and battery management system (BMS) development. Review critical design analyses including DFMEAs, WCCA, margin/derating, thermal assessments, and protection function analyses relevant to both motor drive and battery management hardware.
Senior AI Systems Engineer Archer AviationSenior AI Systems EngineerSan Jose, CA$160,000–$198,000 / yearCross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with AI researchers and Software Engineers to productionize cutting-edge models, establish monitoring systems, and debug complex performance bottlenecks at the hardware-software interface. Cloud-Native Orchestration & Abstraction: Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker) and production-grade orchestration (Kubernetes), paired with cloud-agnostic cluster abstractors like SkyPilot to manage multi-region GPU availability.
Flight Test Instrumentation Manufacturing Engineer - (Sj2026mv) Archer AviationFlight Test Instrumentation Manufacturing Engineer - (Sj2026mv)Santa Clara, CA$187,782–$197,171 / yearAlternate Experience Requirement: Aircraft Maintenance Lead, Manufacturing Engineer or related job title in which five (5) years of experience with testing, troubleshooting, preventative and corrective maintenance and repair of aircraft or prototype aircraft hardware and systems using JIRA, SAP or other planning software and configuration management process was gained. Minimum Experience Requirement: Aircraft Maintenance Lead, Manufacturing Engineer or related job title in which three (3) years of experience with testing, troubleshooting, preventative and corrective maintenance and repair of aircraft or prototype aircraft hardware and systems using JIRA, SAP or other planning software and configuration management process was gained.