Staff Electronics Engineer- Propulsion Controller

Archer • San Jose, CA

3h

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.
The Propulsion Electronics Team at Archer is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to lead the architecture and design of mission-critical controller boards for our electric engines and generators.

Requirements

• Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years experience in complex electronics and control system design.
• Proven expertise in architecting microcontroller-based control systems from concept to production.
• Deep knowledge of low-voltage power design, analog signal conditioning, and communication protocols including CAN and Ethernet.
• Experience designing fault-tolerant, redundant electronics for safety-critical applications.
• Strong understanding of PCBA design for EMC/EMI mitigation, signal integrity, and thermal management.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and ability to mentor engineering teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing electrical systems for aerospace or automotive requirements
• Experience in embedded programming
• Experience designing PCBAs for high power and high voltage power converters and/or inverters
• Hands on experience with aviation DO-160G testing and DO-254 development
• Passion for aviation and eVTOLs

Responsibilities

• Own the technical roadmap and architecture for engine and generator controller boards from concept through flight certification.
• Drive microcontroller selection, processing architecture, and memory management to meet real-time performance and safety requirements.
• Design low-voltage power distribution trees, precision analog signal conditioning circuits, and sensor interfaces for temperature, current, voltage, position, and vibration sensing in harsh environments.
• Architect and validate multi-protocol communication systems including CAN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, and UART for integration with aircraft subsystems.
• Develop fault detection, isolation, and recovery logic in hardware to ensure fail-safe operation and meet functional safety requirements.
• Serve as technical authority for controller design, leading design reviews, mentoring engineers, and ensuring best practices for reliability and manufacturability.
• Collaborate with firmware, power electronics, mechanical, systems, and safety teams to integrate controllers into the propulsion system.
• Develop and execute validation plans using simulation and testing to meet performance, EMC, and certification requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level