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Archer Aviation

Location:
United States, San Jose

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

163200.00 - 204000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

Lead the design and architecture of HV propulsion inverter and generator systems, including semiconductor topology, switching control, EMI, and thermal performance
Architect the LV electrical system, including DC/DC converters, power distribution, auxiliary loads, grounding, and redundancy
Contribute to architecture definition, trade studies and help manage system-level electrical requirements and interfaces across HV and LV domains
Collaborate closely with battery, motor, avionics, software, and thermal teams to ensure integrated, reliable system design
Drive component selection, supplier evaluation, and validation planning for power electronics and distribution systems
Oversee simulation, modeling, and analysis activities (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, SPICE) for system behavior, loss estimation, and transient response
Develop and execute validation strategies, including module bring-up, EMC compliance, thermal testing, and integrated testing
Support functional safety analysis and documentation (e.g., ISO 26262, DO-160, ARP4754, DFMEA)
Maintain technical documentation and lead design reviews across project milestones

Requirements:

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related discipline
7+ years of experience in power system design for EV, aerospace, or similar high-reliability applications
Strong background in: HV inverter and converter design (400V–1000V+)
LV system architecture and power distribution
Integration of motors, generators and control systems
Proficiency in system simulation, schematic capture, and hardware validation
Experience with wide-bandgap devices (SiC, GaN) and modern digital control platforms (MCUs, DSPs, FPGAs)
Systems-level thinking and multidisciplinary collaboration
Strong technical communication and documentation skills
Ability to lead cross-functional efforts and mentor junior engineers

Nice to have:

Development experience for eVTOL or aerospace-grade electrical systems
PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related discipline
Familiarity with certification and compliance standards: DO-160, DO-254, or ARP4754
Experience with Qualification Test Procedures
Passion for aviation and eVTOLs

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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