ECS Electrical Senior Engineer at Archer

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AerospaceIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Automation Engineering or a related field
Approximately 10 years of professional experience in electrical, automation preferably with exposure to thermal systems or aviation-related projects
Technical Curiosity: A strong desire to learn and adapt to new technologies, tools, and interdisciplinary topics, including thermal management, aerodynamics, and control systems
Problem-Solving Skills: Analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot issues and propose creative solutions in a fast-paced environment
Communication Skills: Clear written and verbal communication to document work and present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Understanding of electrical circuits, control systems, or automation processes, including sensors, batteries, inverters, fans, compressors and actuators
Hands-on experience with lab equipment for testing and validation
Basic understanding of project workflows, timelines, and documentation to support team efficiency

Responsibilities

Capture and validate electrical related requirements
Define electrical hardware logic control, as applicable
Create electrical schematics/sizing to feed EWIS team
Review/approve electrical diagrams/installation documentation/activities
Analyze electrical functionality of Safety documents
Evaluate ECS components electrical characteristics
Coordinate components simulation (as an input to Flight Science team)
Evaluate system performance under normal/abnormal electrical transients
Define electrical interfaces: Create and maintain eICD
Define Flight Test instrumentation electrical interfaces
Prepare and maintain “Electrical Load characteristics document”
Establish voltage drop levels for optimized wiring weight and system performance
Review DO160 Electrical sections equipment qualification
Qualification (electrical) documents review/approval
Write or assist writing of test procedures
Write test reports and analysis statements
Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and software teams to integrate systems

Skills

Electrical Schematics

EWIS

DO-160

eICD

Electrical Load Analysis

Voltage Drop Calculation

Flight Test Instrumentation

ECS Electrical

Test Procedures

Test Reports

Aviation Electrical Systems

Archer

Designs and develops electric vertical takeoff aircraft

About Archer

Archer designs and develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft aimed at transforming urban transportation. Their aircraft operate by taking off and landing vertically, which allows them to navigate congested city environments efficiently. Archer targets urban commuters, city planners, and transportation networks, offering eco-friendly solutions to improve urban mobility. Unlike traditional transportation methods, Archer's eVTOLs provide a sustainable alternative that reduces environmental impact. The company generates revenue through the sale of its aircraft and may also offer air taxi services in the future. Archer's goal is to lead the shift towards sustainable air mobility, making urban commuting more efficient and environmentally friendly.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2020Year Founded

$637.8MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Automotive & TransportationIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Risks

Regulatory challenges from FAA and DOT may delay operational plans.

Increased competition from companies like Joby Aviation could impact market share.

Reliance on strategic partnerships poses risks if expectations are not met.

Differentiation

Archer focuses on sustainable urban air mobility with all-electric eVTOL aircraft.

The company targets urban commuters with eco-friendly, time-saving air taxi services.

Archer's strategic partnerships enhance its market reach and operational capabilities.

Upsides

Archer secured $430M funding, strengthening its financial position for growth.

FAA approval for LA air taxi services positions Archer for urban mobility leadership.

Planned LA air mobility network could significantly reduce commuter travel times.

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