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Archer

Designs and sells electric VTOL aircraft

Electrical Engineer - Wiring Design

AvionicsConfirmed 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.
  • At least 3 years of experience in engineering and design of aircraft wiring.
  • Experience using Wiring CAD software: Mentor Graphics Capital, HarnessXC and Logic.
  • Hands-on experience in fabricating, installing, and inspecting harnesses.
  • Effective communication and comfort working cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

  • Create wiring diagrams and associated wire harness drawing documentation using Mentor Graphics Capital, Logic and HarnessXC.
  • Understand and implement communication protocols including ARINC, CAN, Ethernet, and Serial.
  • Follow industry best practices and guidance for the design and installation of wire harnesses, including AC 43.13-1B, AS50881, and ASTM F2639.
  • Work with avionics, power plant, and electrical engineering teams to define system architecture and wiring connections, including grounding schemes and EMI mitigation strategies.
  • Generate wiring harness designs for test-lab-specific needs, including tap-ins, relays, data logging, switches, and power supplies.
  • Select optimal industry-standard components for specific design applications and requirements.
  • Maintain, organize, and expand the electrical component library within the CAD toolset for project design tasks.
  • Assist in lab bring-up, testing, and operation, and provide resolutions and rework instructions when required.
  • Use configuration and change-management skills to produce and modify wiring designs within the aircraft design framework.

Desired Qualifications

  • Best practices for lightning, HIRF, 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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