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Aircraft Architecture & Integration Engineer

San Jose, CAOnsiteFull Time$172,800–$237,600 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

full-vehicle level systems integration
interface management
aerospace
automotive
change control processes
CAD modeling
NX
2D drawings
tolerance analysis
GD&T

Nice to have

Aerospace development
prototype development lifecycle
experimental flight test vehicles
regulatory requirements
system separation
flight-critical systems

Role summary

Archer Aviation is seeking an Aircraft Architecture & Integration Engineer to lead the design and optimization of aircraft structures and sub-system integration. This role involves managing digital mock-ups, interface requirements, and configuration management for large aircraft zones. Responsibilities include conducting trade studies, supporting test validation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams, manufacturing, sourcing, and quality. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering, 5+ years of experience in aerospace or automotive systems integration, and proficiency in CAD modeling (NX preferred), BOM generation, and configuration management. Preferred qualifications include experience with aerospace development, certification, and prototype environments.

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform that delivers air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”), aviation-related physical artificial intelligence (“AI”) solutions, and other technologies to customers worldwide across the commercial aerospace and defense sectors.

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:

Design and Engineering

Lead the development and optimizing the complete layout of the aircraft structures and sub-system integration

Own zonal management of the digital mock-up for large sections of the aircraft, including controlling space allocation for subsystems, establishing mounting strategies with the aircraft structures, managing routing envelopes and ensuring all subsystems are accessible and maintainable.

Manage interface requirements models (IRMs) and master geometry models for large aircraft zones

Maintain aircraft systems configuration management, tracking various pedigrees and versions of hardware

Assist in defining assembly processes and techniques and standardizing across the department

Collaborate with manufacturing team to ensure seamless aircraft integration processes

Analysis and Project Management

Conduct trade studies to optimize system integration, mass efficiency, and flight performance

Support test planning and validation activities for major assemblies

Analyze test data and implement design improvements based on findings

Collaboration

Work cross-functionally with all engineering disciplines to lead-multidisciplinary trade studies on aircraft-level architecture decision

Participate in design reviews and provide technical expertise for critical integration decisions

Collaborate with sourcing and quality teams to support supplier selection, component qualification, and inspection requirements for integration components

Drive improvements to existing processes and develop new procedures as needed

What You Need:

Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering, or related field

5+ year experience with full-vehicle level systems integration and interface management in aerospace or automotive

Experience generating Bills of Materials (BOM) and managing change control processes

Technical Expertise

Proficiency in CAD modeling (NX preferred), 2D drawings, tolerance analysis, and GD&T. Strong preference for candidates deeply familiar with managing large assembly models (100-1000+ components) and in-context modeling.

Understanding of mass budgeting, configuration management, and systems integration

Knowledge of manufacturing processes for aerospace structural components including machining, joining methods, and composite manufacturing

Communication and Organization

Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional technical initiatives across multiple subsystem teams

Excellent documentation and communication skills for maintaining complex interface requirements

Capacity to manage multiple integration challenges and priorities simultaneously

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for resolving interface conflicts

Additional Requirements

Availability for domestic travel as needed

Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality in engineering practices

Bonus Qualifications:

Aerospace development and certification experience

Deep understanding of prototype development lifecycle and the unique requirements for experimental flight test vehicles

Familiarity with regulatory requirements and design practices for system separation (e.g., flight-critical vs. non-critical systems).

Demonstrated hand-on experience in a prototype environment through prior work or personal projects

Self-motivated with exceptional attention to detail and systems-thinking approach

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 supports the Company’s strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $172,800 - $237,600. 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 people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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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 People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.

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