Archer Aviation - Research and Development

Join Archer in San Jose as a Senior Battery Test Engineer - Abuse. Lead critical safety testing, including Thermal Runaway, for advanced eVTOL batteries. Utilize your 8+ years of hands-on abuse testing experience with HV systems, LabVIEW, Python, and CAD. Design test rigs and drive innovation in ...

Lead FAA certification efforts for eVTOL aircraft materials as a Staff M&P Engineer. You will manage qualification programs for adhesives and composites under 14 CFR Part 23. This San Jose-based role requires 10+ years of aerospace/EV experience and hands-on lab management.

Join Archer in San Jose to advance sustainable air mobility as a Vehicle Performance Engineer. You will define performance requirements, conduct vehicle-level simulations, and analyze flight test data for our all-electric eVTOL aircraft. The role requires a BS/MS in Engineering, 3+ years of aeros...

Lead the design of high-performance electromechanical actuators for prototype aircraft in San Jose. This role requires 5+ years in actuated mechanism design, proficiency in Siemens NX, and expertise in system integration. You will own the development from concept through flight testing, optimizin...

Join Archer in San Jose to advance sustainable air mobility as a Mechanical Development Engineer for Electric Engines. You will lead diagnostics, root cause analysis, and develop advanced systems for electric powertrains. This role requires a Master's degree and 6+ years of experience in gearbox ...

Join Archer in San Jose as a Flight Test Engineer for revolutionary eVTOL aircraft. You'll develop and execute certification test plans, requiring 5+ years' experience and an Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering degree. This role involves 25% travel and offers a key role in advancing sustainable air ...

Join Archer in San Jose to advance sustainable eVTOL aircraft. As a Senior Aerodynamics Engineer, you will develop and optimize aerodynamic models using Python and advanced simulation methods. This role requires expertise in rotorcraft aerodynamics, optimization techniques, and cross-functional c...

Join Archer in San Jose as a Loads Process Engineer to shape sustainable air mobility. You will own the loads development process for our all-electric VTOL aircraft, using Python/Matlab and multibody dynamics. This role requires 5+ years in aerospace loads analysis and collaboration across engine...

Lead Flight Test Instrumentation Operations for Archer's innovative eVTOL aircraft in San Jose. You will maintain data acquisition systems, ensure instrumentation readiness, and support developmental testing. Requires a B.S. in Engineering and 3+ years of hands-on FTI and experimental test experi...

Join Archer in San Jose to shape the future of sustainable eVTOL aircraft. As a Senior Aerodynamics Engineer, you will develop and validate high-fidelity aerodynamic models and simulations. This role requires expertise in rotorcraft aerodynamics, Python programming, and optimization techniques. C...

Lead the design of a major airframe subassembly for an innovative eVTOL aircraft. This San Jose-based role requires 7+ years of airframe design experience, expertise in composite structures, and knowledge of Part 23/25 certification. You will guide hardware from concept to production, ensuring te...