Archer · 1 day ago
Propulsion Controls Engineer - Power Electronics
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$144K/yr - $198K/yr
3+ years expArcher 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. The Propulsion Control Engineer will design, develop, and validate control systems for electric propulsion technologies, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety, efficiency, and performance of propulsion systems.
AerospaceElectric VehicleTransportationManufacturingAir Transportation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design and implement control algorithms for electric propulsion systems using embedded C code
Develop and optimize resonant converter control designs to maximize power efficiency and system reliability
Integrate and validate power electronics components, with a focus on DC-DC converters, within propulsion systems
Conduct simulations, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, and system validation to meet stringent aerospace performance standards
Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and software teams to troubleshoot and enhance propulsion control performance
Document technical designs, test results, and software iterations while adhering to aerospace development processes
Support the integration and testing of propulsion systems during prototype development and flight test phases
Contribute to the continuous improvement of control strategies aligned with Archer’s mission of sustainable aviation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred)
3+ years of experience in control systems engineering, ideally in electric propulsion or power electronics
Proficiency in writing and debugging embedded C code for real-time applications
Strong knowledge of resonant converter control design and its application in high-efficiency power systems
Expertise in power electronics, particularly DC-DC converter design and implementation
Experience with validation techniques, including simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) and HIL testing
Familiarity with microcontrollers and communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, CAN)
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, and innovative team environment
Preferred
Experience with electric propulsion systems for aerospace or electric vehicle applications
Knowledge of motor control, battery management systems, or high-voltage power electronics
Familiarity with aerospace standards (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254) for safety-critical systems
Proficiency in Python or C++ for scripting, automation, or data analysis
Company
Archer
Archer is an aerospace company that developed an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft tailored for urban air mobility systems.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.48BKey Investors
BlackRockStellantisStellantis,United Airlines
2025-11-06Post Ipo Equity· $650M
2025-06-12Post Ipo Equity· $850M
2025-02-11Post Ipo Equity· $300M
Leadership Team
Adam Goldstein
Founder and CEO
Tom Muniz
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-02-12
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