Archer · 4 days ago
Manager, Propulsion Power Electronics
San Jose, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$163K/yr - $204K/yr
8+ 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 role involves leading a team of engineers in designing high-voltage power stages for propulsion systems, overseeing hardware development, and managing supplier engagements to ensure quality and scalability.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead a team of engineers designing high-voltage, high-power density power stages for propulsion inverters and generator rectifiers
Oversee the selection and integration of power semiconductors (SiC/GaN), gate drivers, isolated power supplies, DC-link capacitors, and busbar architectures
Drive the end-to-end hardware development cycle from architecture selection and thermal simulation through PCBA layout, DFM/DFA, and volume production
Manage technical engagement with power semiconductor and passive component suppliers, PCB fabricators, and contract manufacturers to ensure quality and scalability
Lead hardware qualification campaigns (environmental, electrical, reliability) per DO-160G and DO-254 standards
Collaborate with mechanical and thermal teams to optimize power density, cooling strategies, and electromechanical packaging
Build and mentor a high-performing team while managing program schedules, budgets, and technical roadmaps
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of power electronics design experience
3+ years of demonstrated people management experience leading technical teams
Deep expertise in power stage design: switching topologies, wide bandgap semiconductors (SiC/GaN), gate drive circuits, and isolated bias supplies
Experience designing high-voltage (400-1000V) systems with strict thermal, EMC, and reliability constraints
Strong background in electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) design and optimization for high-speed switching circuits
Proficiency with simulation tools (PLECS, LTspice) and EDA environments (Altium, Mentor Graphics)
Strong background in PCBA manufacturing processes, volume production, and supplier quality management
Proven ability to lead teams through complex technical challenges and competing priorities
Preferred
PhD in Electrical Engineering or Power Electronics
Experience bringing high-power electronics products to volume production in automotive or aerospace sectors
Familiarity with aerospace certification standards (DO-160G, DO-254)
Passion for sustainable aviation and electric propulsion technology
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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