Archer
Overview
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.
Archer Aviation is seeking a highly motivated, energetic project engineer to join our team. In this position on the propeller team the candidate will ensure technical requirements for the prop systems are being met while also keeping the team on track with schedule and budget. The candidate should have a strong background in propeller or rotor systems as well as experience in project leadership and in the entire lifecycle of aircraft dynamic systems.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with key stakeholders to define scope for propeller related activities, including deliverables and key milestones
Serve as technical point of contact between propeller team and suppliers
Manage communication and data exchange between Archer propeller team and other subsystems of the aircraft
Ensure technical objectives and requirements of the propellers are met during development, testing, and production
Work with program management to ensure alignment of schedule and cost with company objectives
Report progress on propeller activities via design reviews, reports, and technical meetings
Lead investigations and root cause analysis for technical issues that may arise
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in a technical industry, with a minimum of 3 years experience in technical leadership or project management
Understanding of each phase of the product lifecycle of an aircraft
Working knowledge of engineering principles and disciplines related to propellers
Track record of managing engineering projects
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred:
Master’s or PhD in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or related field
20+ years of experience in a technical industry, with a minimum of 7 years experience in technical leadership or project management
Excellent understanding of scheduling, budgets, and resource management
Experience with Earned Value Management and Agile methods
Familiarity with MS Project, Jira, Confluence, Smartsheets
Experience with FAA certification on aircraft programs
This position will require travel up to 35% to Archer facilities or supplier facilities.
Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Compensation and Benefits 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 $151,680 - $189,600. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Legal and Equal Opportunity 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.
Archer is 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 without a prior written agreement. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
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Archer Aviation is seeking a highly motivated, energetic project engineer to join our team. In this position on the propeller team the candidate will ensure technical requirements for the prop systems are being met while also keeping the team on track with schedule and budget. The candidate should have a strong background in propeller or rotor systems as well as experience in project leadership and in the entire lifecycle of aircraft dynamic systems.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with key stakeholders to define scope for propeller related activities, including deliverables and key milestones
Serve as technical point of contact between propeller team and suppliers
Manage communication and data exchange between Archer propeller team and other subsystems of the aircraft
Ensure technical objectives and requirements of the propellers are met during development, testing, and production
Work with program management to ensure alignment of schedule and cost with company objectives
Report progress on propeller activities via design reviews, reports, and technical meetings
Lead investigations and root cause analysis for technical issues that may arise
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in a technical industry, with a minimum of 3 years experience in technical leadership or project management
Understanding of each phase of the product lifecycle of an aircraft
Working knowledge of engineering principles and disciplines related to propellers
Track record of managing engineering projects
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred:
Master’s or PhD in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or related field
20+ years of experience in a technical industry, with a minimum of 7 years experience in technical leadership or project management
Excellent understanding of scheduling, budgets, and resource management
Experience with Earned Value Management and Agile methods
Familiarity with MS Project, Jira, Confluence, Smartsheets
Experience with FAA certification on aircraft programs
This position will require travel up to 35% to Archer facilities or supplier facilities.
Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Compensation and Benefits 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 $151,680 - $189,600. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Legal and Equal Opportunity 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.
Archer is 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 without a prior written agreement. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
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