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Archer

Aircraft Architecture & Integration Engineer

San Jose, California, United States$172.8k–$237.6kmidAdded today

About this role

Archer seeks an Aircraft Architecture & Integration Engineer to lead the design and integration of subsystems within their all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. You'll manage digital mock-ups, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure optimal system layout while collaborating closely with manufacturing to bring innovative aircraft to production.

What you'll do

  • Lead development and optimization of complete aircraft structure layouts and subsystem integration across large aircraft zones
  • Own zonal management of digital mock-ups, controlling space allocation, mounting strategies, routing envelopes, and maintainability
  • Manage interface requirements models (IRMs), master geometry models, and aircraft systems configuration with hardware traceability
  • Conduct trade studies to optimize system integration, mass efficiency, and flight performance across disciplines
  • Collaborate with manufacturing teams to define assembly processes and ensure seamless aircraft integration
  • Support test planning, validation activities, and implement design improvements based on test data analysis

What they're looking for

  • CAD modeling (NX preferred) with large assembly management (100-1000+ components)
  • Systems integration and interface management across full-vehicle level
  • GD&T, tolerance analysis, and 2D drawing generation
  • Mass budgeting and configuration management
  • Aerospace manufacturing processes (machining, joining, composites)
  • Bills of Materials (BOM) generation and change control
  • Cross-functional technical coordination and communication
  • Tolerance analysis and regulatory design practices
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Archer

Archer develops all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for sustainable aviation. The company is hiring engineers across electrical integration, software, aerodynamics, and controls to build and validate autonomous flight systems, propulsion architectures, and aircraft design.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through your experience managing large-scale CAD assemblies with 500+ components—what challenges did you face and how did you organize your modeling approach?
  • Describe a complex interface conflict you resolved between multiple subsystems; how did you communicate the solution to cross-functional teams?
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