Transportation Design Intern, Archer
10 Week Internship
$20 - $25 USD per hour
More information about location
Office located in San Jose, CA
Electric air taxis
Job no longer available
Electric air taxis
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$20 - $25 USD per hour
More information about location
Office located in San Jose, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock the skies, freeing everyone to reimagine how they move and spend time.
Role
Who you are
- Currently enrolled in a design degree program
- Familiarization with 2D and 3D design processes. Possess a high level of 2D sketching ability in addition to sketch modeling in a 3D software of choice. eg: Alias and Blender
- Effective communication, ideation and design development skills working alone and collaborating as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, understanding craftsmanship and execution
- Able to commit to a 10 week internship
What the job involves
- 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
- We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members
- On-site support for the Archer Design Team and Archer engineers for Transportation Design. This role includes both Exterior and Interior responsibilities
- Assist Design Team in coordinating and tracking project timelines and deliverables for all work related to the Archer Ecosystem, Aircraft and Portal Design
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including digital modellers and fabrication team, manufacturing, operations and other engineering teams
- Engage actively in problem-solving efforts, offering innovative design solutions and troubleshooting issues as they come up
- Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications
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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