Archer · 5 hours ago
Senior Electronics Design and Integration Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$124K/yr - $168K/yr
5+ years expArcher 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. The Senior Electronics Design and Integration Engineer will lead the hardware design and integration of critical systems for eVTOL propulsion and flight control, ensuring reliable performance and safety standards.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the hardware design and integration of inverter control and sensor interface boards for eVTOL propulsion and flight control systems
Develop mixed-signal designs including MCU-based control circuits, analog sensing, digital communications (CAN, SPI, I²C, Ethernet), and low-voltage power supplies
Own the full hardware lifecycle — from concept and schematic design to PCB layout, validation, and production release
Conduct board bring-up, hardware debugging, and system-level HW/SW integration testing with controls and firmware teams
Support hardware verification, validation, and environmental testing (including EMI/EMC, thermal, and vibration)
Collaborate cross-functionally with propulsion, avionics, and systems engineers to ensure reliable integration into aircraft subsystems
Interface with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) to manage prototype builds, DFM/DFT reviews, and manufacturing test development
Contribute to root cause analysis, design improvements, and reliability enhancements to meet aerospace-grade performance and safety standards
Provide technical documentation, test data, and configuration control for certification and traceability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in board-level electronics design for mixed-signal or control systems
Proven experience designing and validating: Low-voltage power and control electronics for inverter or motor control applications
Proven experience designing and validating: Sensor interface and analog front-end circuits (current, voltage, temperature, position, etc.)
Proven experience designing and validating: MCU/DSP-based control boards with real-time embedded interfaces
Strong hands-on skills with schematic capture and PCB tools (Altium, OrCAD, or equivalent)
Proficiency in lab debugging, signal analysis, and use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power measurement tools
Experience with manufacturing support, including DFM/DFT, test fixture design, and CM coordination
Understanding of aviation system safety and reliability principles (DO-254, DO-160, ISO 26262, or similar)
Excellent collaboration and communication skills in multidisciplinary engineering environments
Preferred
Experience designing electrical systems for aerospace or automotive requirements
Experience designing PCBAs for high power and high voltage power converters and/or inverters
Hands on experience with aviation DO-160G testing and DO-254 development
Passion for aviation and eVTOLs
Company
Archer
Archer is an aerospace company that developed an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft tailored for urban air mobility systems.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.48BKey Investors
BlackRockStellantis
2025-11-06Post Ipo Equity· $650M
2025-06-12Post Ipo Equity· $850M
2025-02-11Post Ipo Equity· $300M
Leadership Team
Adam Goldstein
Founder and CEO
Tom Muniz
Chief Technology Officer
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