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Archer · 2 weeks ago

Powertrain Technical Ops Intern

positionSan Jose, CA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$25/hr - $35/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. They are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Technical Operations Intern to join their Powertrain team to assist with engineering and operations tasks, document processes, and analyze operational data.

AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing
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Responsibilities

Work directly with engineering and operations to keep day-to-day execution moving
Help bring order to chaos by documenting processes, creating work instructions, and improving workflows
Collect and analyze operational data to identify bottlenecks, quality issues, and improvement opportunities
Assist with inventory tracking, tooling organization, and material flow as we scale
Own small but meaningful projects end-to-end (from problem definition to implementation)
Jump in where needed!

Qualification

CAD softwareIndustrial engineeringMechanical engineeringProject managementOrganized thinkerCommunicatorCuriousResourcefulExcel/Google SheetsPythonSQLLean manufacturingContinuous improvementProblem-solving

Required

Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
Comfortable in hands-on, fast-moving environments (shop floor, lab, prototype builds)
Strong problem-solving skills and a bias toward action
Organized thinker who can turn tribal knowledge into clear documentation
Comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities
Intermediate knowledge in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, NX, or similar)
Strong communicator who can work across engineering, operations, and leadership
Curious, resourceful, and not afraid to ask questions

Preferred

Familiarity with Excel/Google Sheets, CAD, Python, SQL, or basic data analysis
Exposure to lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement

Company

Archer

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Archer is an aerospace company that developed an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft tailored for urban air mobility systems.
dateFounded in 2020
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.archer.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.48B
Key Investors
BlackRockStellantis
2025-11-06Post Ipo Equity· $650M
2025-06-12Post Ipo Equity· $850M
2025-02-11Post Ipo Equity· $300M

Leadership Team

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Adam Goldstein
Founder and CEO
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Tom Muniz
Chief Technology Officer
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