Archer · 10 hours ago
Senior Manufacturing Design Engineer, GSE
Santa Clara, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$127K/yr - $158K/yr
6+ 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 Ground Support Equipment Engineer (GSE) will be responsible for defining and deploying ground support equipment required to maintain and service Archer's eVTOL aircraft in the field, ensuring aircraft are fully supported once they leave the factory.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Define the ground support equipment (GSE) required for aircraft maintenance, servicing, and return-to-flight
Translate aircraft and maintenance requirements into equipment specifications and site-level needs
Support supplier selection, technical evaluation, procurement, and delivery coordination
Lead equipment readiness for new operational sites, including receiving, staging, and validation
Support initial aircraft arrival and early operational activities
Partner cross-functionally with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Flight Ops, and Battery teams
Establish a baseline GSE framework that can be replicated across future sites
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience
6+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing engineering, sustainment engineering, or GSE development
Experience supporting in-service aircraft in a flight line, sustainment, or operational environment
Hands-on experience with ground support equipment, including defining or deploying equipment
Working knowledge of aircraft mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (~10–15%)
Preferred
Experience with NX, Teamcenter, and SAP MES
Experience adapting or modifying equipment for new use cases or environments
Experience with eVTOL, Advanced Air Mobility, or with battery systems and charging infrastructure
International site deployment experience
A&P certification or equivalent aviation maintenance background
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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