Electrical Integration Engineer

About this role

Archer, an aerospace company in San Jose, is seeking an Electrical Integration Engineer to lead the integration and testing of all-electric aircraft powertrain systems. You'll design and commission high-voltage test systems, manage complex electrical-mechanical architectures, and ensure safety-critical validation for their four-passenger eVTOL aircraft.

What you'll do

• Design and integrate powertrain test systems connecting high-voltage components such as batteries, converters, motors, and actuators
• Develop electrical and mechanical designs for test enclosures and high-voltage harness systems for flight-representative validation
• Interpret Interface Control Documents and schematics to resolve integration challenges independently and with SME collaboration
• Commission Iron Bird-like testbed systems including battery emulators and dynamometers with simulation and automation capabilities
• Conduct technical evaluation and testing of powertrain components while managing supply chain and hardware logistics
• Collaborate cross-functionally on power requirements, thermal management, and compliance with aviation safety standards

What they're looking for

• High-voltage powertrain integration and debugging
• Test equipment design and build including power switching topologies
• Software automation (Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB) for test scripting and data acquisition
• Electrical and mechanical CAD tools, harness design
• Root cause analysis and rigorous troubleshooting methodologies
• Battery and dynamometer systems operation principles
• EMI mitigation and thermal management
• Aerospace or automotive certification standards (DO-160, ISO 26262)

Benefits

• Work on cutting-edge sustainable aviation technology
• Hands-on role with end-to-end ownership from design through validation
• Collaborative environment with power electronics, software, and thermal teams
• Mission-driven company focused on electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft
• Diverse and inclusive workplace culture

Likely interview questions

• Describe a complex electrical system integration you've led—what challenges did you encounter and how did you resolve them?
• Tell us about your experience with high-voltage powertrain systems or similarly complex integration domains like avionics or RF systems.