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Archer

Designs and sells electric VTOL aircraft

EMC Design Engineer

Full-Time
$144k - $198k
Mid
San Jose, CA, USA
In Person
Electrical EngineeringRF & Microwave Engineering
H1B Sponsorship Available

About the job

Requirements
  • Strong background in EMI analysis and simulation of power electronics and electric circuits.
  • Solid knowledge and use of circuit simulation tools such as MATLAB, PLECS, and PSIM, and Ansys electromagnetic tools such as Q3D, SIWave, HFSS, and Maxwell.
  • Detailed understanding of EMC equipment, including LISNs, antennas, BCI probes, EMI test receivers, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, and impedance analyzers.
  • Familiarity with standards including DO-160, MIL-461, CISPR 12/16/25/32, UN ECE Regulation 10, and FCC Part 15/18.
Responsibilities
  • Design, analyze, and test EMI filters for Archer products, providing input on component value selection and orientation, board layout guidelines, and grounding strategies.
  • Perform in-depth circuit and finite element method (FEM) simulations for emissions, susceptibility, electrostatic discharge (ESD), and lightning strikes.
  • Provide detailed EMC recommendations to electrical, power electronics, and mechanical engineers on PCB layout, cable shielding strategies, enclosure designs, and grounding.
  • Work with EMC test engineers to design, test, and certify Archer products to DO-160G and MIL-461G.
  • Work with EMC test laboratories on aircraft-level and DO-160/MIL-461G pre-compliance and compliance testing for Archer products.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior EMC pre-compliance and certification experience in the aerospace industry (DO-160 or MIL-461) or automotive industry (FCC or UN ECE Regulation 10).
  • Detailed understanding of signal integrity and power integrity design, simulation, and measurement.
  • Experience analyzing, designing, and testing active EMI filters.

About the company

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Archer

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Archer designs and develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban transport. Its eVTOLs use electric propulsion to take off and land vertically, enabling compact, city-friendly air mobility that can serve urban commuters and feed into air taxi networks. The company sells its aircraft directly and may in the future generate revenue from air taxi services or related operations, blending aircraft sales with service fees. Archer differentiates itself by focusing on the urban air mobility market and pursuing a direct-sales approach paired with potential operation services, aiming to partner with city planners and transportation networks to integrate eco-friendly, on-demand urban transport. The goal is to advance sustainable, city-centered air mobility and help cities reduce congestion and pollution by offering practical, electric aerial transit.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2020

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What believers are saying

  • Archer completed July 30, 2026 Salinas-to-Monterey flights, validating city-to-city operations.
  • August 2026 L.A. LIVE exclusive vertiport deal anchors LA28 visibility and infrastructure.
  • The Pentagon still values Archer’s $142 million Air Force contract and hybrid defense pivot.

What critics are saying

  • Joby’s September 2026 trade-secrets case survived, prolonging legal distraction and discovery costs.
  • Midnight still lacks FAA type certification, so 2026 passenger service remains unproven.
  • If certification or eIPP slips, Archer burns cash against $2.785 billion accumulated losses.

What makes Archer unique

  • Boeing’s August 2026 deal gives Archer Wisk, Insitu, SkyGrid, and Boeing backing.
  • Archer closed FAA Phase 3 first and received 100% Means of Compliance acceptance.
  • Its golden manufacturing line links Silicon Valley learning directly to Georgia production ramp.

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Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
Yahoo Finance
Oct 23rd, 2026
Archer plans Texas air taxi networks in Houston, Dallas and Austin, cutting drives to 10–20 minutes

Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) has unveiled plans for air taxi networks in Austin, Dallas–Fort Worth and Houston. The company says its all-electric Midnight aircraft could turn 60–90 minute drives into 10–20 minute flights across the Texas Triangle, home to more than 20 million people. The Dallas–Fort Worth network would link major airports to business hubs such as Frisco Station, in partnership with Hillwood. Houston's would connect its airports to downtown and Galveston, while Austin's would link its airports to the helipad at the Circuit of the Americas. Archer plans operations under the White House's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program. It is displaying Midnight at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in Austin from October 22 to 25.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 19th, 2026
Archer Aviation could hit $506M revenue by 2028, but spending may still outpace it

Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) could more than triple its revenue by the end of 2028, according to one analyst view. Analysts expect about $506 million, up from roughly $7 million over the last 12 months. The company's Midnight aircraft can fly but still lacks the FAA approval needed for full-scale commercial passenger operations. Several deals could drive growth. Archer plans to buy three Boeing subsidiaries, including a profitable drone business with more than $200 million in annual revenue. It also supplies electric powertrains for Anduril's Omen aircraft, and the United Arab Emirates has committed to buy 50 Omen systems. Even so, $500 million may not cover costs. Archer's operating expenses last quarter were about $284 million.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 17th, 2026
Cathie Wood's ARK buys $12.1M of Archer Aviation as shares fall 46% this year

ARK Invest, led by Cathie Wood, bought 2,566,731 shares of Archer Aviation on October 4, worth about $12.1 million at that day's closing price. The shares were bought by its Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF and Space Exploration & Innovation ETF. Archer's stock has fallen 26% in the past month and 46% this year. The company, which has a market cap of $3.6 billion, is developing Midnight, an electric air taxi with vertical takeoff and landing. In the second quarter, Archer's revenue rose to $5.0 million from $1.6 million in the first quarter, but net loss was $263.2 million. It ended the quarter with $1.56 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments. Of 10 analysts covering the stock, five rate it a "Strong Buy." The average target price is $10.40.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 11th, 2026
Barclays' military focus on Archer Aviation meets patent fight; fair value $10.61

Barclays began analyst coverage of Archer Aviation in October 2026 with a favourable view. It pointed to the company's military work and operational strengths as key drivers of its Midnight electric aircraft programme. Archer is also in a patent dispute with Vertical Aerospace over alleged infringement tied to Midnight. The new counterclaim adds legal uncertainty, though it looks more like an overhang than a change to certification and deployment milestones. The bull case rests on Midnight winning FAA certification and starting operations. September's city-to-city Midnight flights in Northern California were a step in that direction. Simply Wall St's narrative projects $716.0 million in revenue and $62.9 million in earnings by 2029. It puts fair value at $10.61, 114% above the current price.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 29th, 2026
Archer Aviation uses 'golden manufacturing line' to scale Midnight eVTOL production

Archer Aviation is implementing a "golden manufacturing line" strategy to streamline its transition from early aircraft builds to high-volume production. The approach uses its Silicon Valley facility for final assembly during the initial phase whilst preparing its Georgia site for larger-scale manufacturing. The strategy enables Archer to identify production issues early and apply lessons from initial Midnight aircraft builds to its Georgia operation. The company is focusing internal development on key technologies including electric and hybrid propulsion systems, flight control software, and composites, whilst sourcing non-differentiating components from existing aerospace suppliers. This manufacturing approach aims to support a structured transition as Archer works towards certification and commercial deployment. The company is currently ramping up production capabilities across facilities in California and Georgia.