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Archer Aviation

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United States , San Jose

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163200.00 - 204000.00 USD / Year
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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

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Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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