Senior Engineer, Archer
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$140-180k
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Electric air taxis
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Electric air taxis
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$140-180k
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock the skies, freeing everyone to reimagine how they move and spend time.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent level of experience
- 5+ years of mechanical design experience in Aerospace
- Strong 3D CAD skills (Siemens NX preferred)
- Strong knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawings
- Experience with FEA tools and structural analysis
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong project management and leadership abilities
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with mass and cost optimization initiatives
What the job involves
- Lead the mechanical design and development of interior / exterior closures
- Create 3D models and technical drawings
- Develop technical specifications and requirements for closures, seals, and mechanical systems
- Perform structural analysis and optimization using FEA tools
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Industrial design, airframe, manufacturing, supply chain, certification, and suppliers
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting program milestones and deadlines
- Ensure designs meet safety regulations
- Support certification activities and documentation
- Participate in design reviews and technical meetings
Our take
With traffic, noise, and emissions becoming major challenges for urban life, Archer is building electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircrafts, led by its flagship model, Midnight, offering a cleaner, quieter alternative to traditional short-haul travel. The idea is simple: replace long car rides with quick, sustainable fluights that lift off vertically, fly over the gridlock, and help reduce urban pollution. It's a bold shift in transportation, but one that could meaningfully change how we navigate cities in the years ahead.
Midnight is designed to make these short flights practical, safe, and efficient. Its electric powertrain significantly reduce noise and emissions compared to helicopters (one of the biggest barriers to adopting urban air mobility at scale). However, eVTOLs face hurdles before becoming an everyday reality, including regulatory approvals, infrastructure build-out, and the operational testing needed to prove long-term safety and reliability. Archer is addressing these challenges with major manufacturing investment, deep engineering partnerships, and ongoing flight testing in the US and abroad.
Even with these barriers, Archer has been moving from success to success. The company is set to be the official air taxi provider for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. And its recent acquisition of Hawthorne Airport in LA will serve as both a launch site and an innovation hub for next-generation, AI-powered aviation operations. On the commercial side, Archer's partnerships with United Airlines and its growing international presence signal strong industry confidence. COmbines with newly expanded funding and successful long-range flight tests, Archer sure is a promising player in eVTOl aviation.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
44% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Jul 2020
$55.7m
SERIES A
Total funding: $55.7m
Company HQ
Tasman and Zanker, San Jose, CA
Leadership
Adam Goldstein
(Founder & CEO)Began their career in Financial Services, before co-founding Vettery, a talent marketplace, in 2012. Founded Archer in 2018.
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