Ground Support Equipment Engineer, Hybrid Powertrain

Archer is an aerospace and defense company headquartered in San Jose, California, building the aircraft and technology that will define the next era of flight. The company works across air taxis, UAS, AI and powertrain development — building real-world systems that combine software intelligence with physical hardware. That includes Midnight, Archer's all-electric air taxi; Halo, an autonomous vertical takeoff and landing aircraft built for both commercial and defense use; and ZEE, Archer's AI foundation model built specifically for aviation. We’re seeking exceptional engineers, operators and builders to join us on our mission to build the future of aerospace and defense.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

What you’ll do:

• Own the ground support equipment for the Hybrid Powertrain
• Own the certification, use, testing and operational definition for all ground support equipment required for our Hybrid Aircraft’s powertrain across, refueling (electric and liquid), cooling, maintenance, repair, hydraulics, exhaust and power management
• Own the systems engineering related to ground support equipment operations, repair and maintenance
• Manage design lifecycle, including interfacing with manufacturing and operational teams
• Attend and present your designs to stakeholders

What you’ll need:

• BS / MS / PhD in a related scientific or engineering field.
• 5+ years experience in ground support equipment or complex systems engineering
• Strong fundamental and demonstrated understanding of ground support equipment in aviation
• Experience with industry-standard tools and methods
• A systematic approach to problem-solving and the ability to communicate complex, technical rationale to multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Extremely self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience writing comprehensive technical reports and documents.

Nice to have:

• Prior experience with hybrid-electric aircraft, eVTOLs, or hybrid automotive powertrains or aviation ground equipment
• Familiarity with FAA or EASA certification / operations at airports
• Knowledge of simulation model validation, model calibration, and uncertainty quantification methods.

At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that support the Company's strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $172,000 - $216,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to [email protected]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.