Electrical Application Engineer

Company: Archer
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

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. What you'll do: Create wiring diagrams and associated wire harness drawing documentation using Mentor Graphics Capital, Logic and HarnessXC Modify conformal aircraft harnesses to add wiring for test lab specific needs (tap ins, relays, data logging, switches, power supplies) Understand and implement communication protocols (ARINC, CAN, Ethernet, Serial) Follow industry best practices and guidance for the design and installation of the wire harnesses (AC 43.13-1B, AS50881, ASTM F2639) Work with avionics, power plant and electrical engineering teams to define the system architecture and wiring connections, including grounding schemes and EMI mitigation strategies Use your knowledge of industry standard components to select optimal parts to suit specific design applications and requirements. Troubleshoot and test wiring during lab bring up, test and operation, and offer resolutions and rework instructions when required Use strong configuration and change management skills to track and match the changes to the lab with the design progression of the aircraft Lead technical Design Reviews of Electrical Wiring systems Mentor, train, and develop engineers in the Electrical Wiring team Review and approve documentation such as test reports, BOMs, Drawings, etc What you need: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or related field 2-5 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 the processes involved in fabricating, installing, and inspecting harnesses Bonus Qualifications: Knowledge of EWIS concepts, certification and experience with FAA AC 25.1701 Best practices for lightning, HIRF and grounding on composite aircraft At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $172,800.00 - $216,000.00 . Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as 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. Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy . 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 People@archer.com . All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.

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