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Archer

Designs and sells electric VTOL aircraft

Wire Harness Designer

Electrical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Jose, CA, USA$144k - $198k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
  • 2-5 years of experience in engineering and design of aircraft wiring.
  • Experience using 3D computer-aided design software and electrical routing modules or workbenches, including Siemens NX and Electrical Routing Package, with Catia V5 Electrical Workbench preferred.
  • Experience using wiring computer-aided design software, including Mentor Graphics Capital, HarnessXC, and Logic.
  • Hands-on experience in fabricating, installing, and inspecting harnesses.

Responsibilities

  • Design wire harness routing and installation using 3D computer-aided design software, specifically Siemens NX.
  • Follow industry best practices and guidance for wire harness design and installation, including AC 43.13-1B, AS50881, and ASTM F2639.
  • Select industry-standard components that suit specific design applications and requirements.
  • Position aircraft components, equipment, and support structures to optimize wire routing for safety, weight, and installation ease.
  • Provide installation instructions and guidance for assembling and integrating harnesses and associated subcomponents into the aircraft.
  • Create and apply inspection criteria for manufactured and installed components in accordance with best practices.
  • Use configuration and change management to track component changes throughout the aircraft's lifetime.
  • Develop alternative solutions and custom parts for wire routing in tight areas and around moving components.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Electrical Wiring Interconnection System concepts and certification, including experience with FAA AC 25.1701.
  • Experience with Siemens NX Formboard and bridging with Mentor Graphics.
  • Experience with 3D printing and/or injection molding.
  • Knowledge of best practices for lightning, High-Intensity Radiated Fields, and grounding on composite aircraft.

About the Company

Archer

Designs and sells electric VTOL aircraft

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, CA
Founded
2020

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