Aircraft Architecture & Integration Engineer

Aircraft Architecture & Integration Engineer

San Jose, California, United States

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

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.

• 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

• 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

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.