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Archer

Electrical Engineer, Wiring Design

San Jose, California, United States$144k–$198kmidAdded today

About this role

Electrical engineer needed to design aircraft wiring systems and harnesses for advanced air mobility platforms using specialized CAD tools. You'll collaborate across engineering teams to develop wiring documentation, select components, and support lab testing for next-generation aerospace vehicles.

What you'll do

  • Create wiring diagrams and harness documentation using Mentor Graphics Capital, Logic, and HarnessXC
  • Design wiring systems implementing ARINC, CAN, Ethernet, and Serial communication protocols
  • Collaborate with avionics, power plant, and electrical teams on system architecture and grounding schemes
  • Generate test-specific harness designs including tap-ins, relays, data logging, and power supplies
  • Select and maintain electrical components library in CAD toolset
  • Support lab bring-up, testing, and provide rework instructions as needed

What they're looking for

  • Mentor Graphics Capital, HarnessXC, and Logic
  • Aircraft wiring design and harness fabrication
  • Communication protocols (ARINC, CAN, Ethernet, Serial)
  • Industry standards (AC 43.13-1B, AS50881, ASTM F2639)
  • EMI mitigation and grounding schemes
  • Configuration and change management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Component selection and engineering knowledge

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary ($144,000 - $198,000)
  • Work on cutting-edge aerospace and air mobility technology
  • Collaborative team environment with diversity focus
  • Reasonable accommodations support
  • Potential visa sponsorship eligibility
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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 designing aircraft wiring harnesses and the standards you've followed (AC 43.13-1B, AS50881, etc.)
  • Can you describe a project where you used Mentor Graphics tools to create wiring documentation and how you ensured accuracy?
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