Senior Electronics Engineer, Circuit Analysis and Simulation
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 5+ years of experience in circuit analysis and simulation for mixed-signal control systems
- Proven expertise conducting WCCA, DFMEA, and margin analysis on MCU-based boards, sensor interfaces, or power management systems
- Proficiency with SPICE simulation tools (PSpice, LTSpice, HSPICE) and MATLAB/Simulink
- Strong understanding of MCU control circuits, analog sensor interfaces (resolvers, voltage/current sensors), PMICs, power sequencing, and component derating principles
- Experience working cross-functionally with Safety and Reliability teams on risk assessment
- Understanding of DO-254, DO-160, or similar aerospace/automotive safety standards
- Excellent analytical and communication skills in multidisciplinary environments
Nice To Haves
- Experience with aerospace or automotive electrical systems analysis
- Hands-on experience with DO-254 development and DO-160G testing
- Knowledge of power electronics for motor control or inverter systems
- Proficiency with analysis automation (Python, MATLAB scripting)
- Passion for aviation and eVTOLs
Responsibilities
- Perform Worst Case Circuit Analysis (WCCA) and margin analysis on inverter control and sensor boards including MCU controllers, resolver interfaces, PMICs, power trees, voltage/current sensors, and digital communications (CAN, SPI, I²C, Ethernet)
- Conduct circuit simulations using SPICE and MATLAB to validate designs across component tolerances, temperature extremes, and voltage variations
- Lead Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) for control and sensor boards, working cross-functionally with Safety and Reliability teams to identify and mitigate risks
- Support the design team with analytical validation of power management architectures, sensor interfaces, and MCU-based control circuits
- Collaborate with hardware, controls, firmware, safety, and reliability teams to ensure designs meet aerospace performance and certification requirements
- Generate analysis reports and technical documentation to support design reviews and DO-254/DO-160 compliance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
