Archer · 19 hours ago
Staff Electronics Engineer- Propulsion Controller
San Jose, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$171K/yr - $226K/yr
8+ years expArcher is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, focused on developing an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. They are seeking a Staff Electronics Engineer to lead the design and architecture of mission-critical controller boards for electric engines and generators, ensuring safety and performance requirements are met.
AerospaceElectric VehicleTransportationManufacturingAir Transportation
No H1B
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
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
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