Electrical Application Engineer

Location: San Jose, California, United States

Company Overview

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. They design, manufacture, and operate an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise. Archer values diversity and is dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces differences and supports all team members.

What you'll do:

Create wiring diagrams and associated wire harness drawing documentation using Mentor Graphics Capital, Logic and HarnessXC
Modify conformal aircraft harnesses to add wiring for test lab specific needs (tap ins, relays, data logging, switches, power supplies)
Understand and implement communication protocols (ARINC, CAN, Ethernet, Serial)
Follow industry best practices and guidance for the design and installation of the wire harnesses (AC 43.13-1B, AS50881, ASTM F2639)
Work with avionics, power plant and electrical engineering teams to define the system architecture and wiring connections, including grounding schemes and EMI mitigation strategies
Use knowledge of industry standard components to select optimal parts to suit specific design applications and requirements
Troubleshoot and test wiring during lab bring up, test and operation; offer resolutions and rework instructions when required
Use strong configuration and change management skills to track and match changes to the lab with the design progression of the aircraft
Lead technical Design Reviews of Electrical Wiring systems
Mentor, train, and develop engineers in the Electrical Wiring team
Review and approve documentation such as test reports, BOMs, Drawings, etc.

What you need:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or related field
2-5 years of experience in engineering and design of aircraft wiring
Experience using Wiring CAD software: Mentor Graphics Capital, HarnessXC and Logic
Hands-on experience in fabricating, installing, and inspecting harnesses

Bonus Qualifications:

Knowledge of EWIS concepts, certification and experience with FAA AC 25.1701
Best practices for lightning, HIRF and grounding on composite aircraft

Employment Information:

Employment type: Not explicitly stated; inferred full-time engineering role.
Experience level: Mid-level (2-5 years experience required).
Location: San Jose, California (consistent with company headquarters).
Remote work: Not mentioned; company policy expects employees to report onsite at offices.

Salary Information:

Base pay targeted between $172,800.00 - $216,000.00 USD. Actual compensation depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Skills Mentioned:

Wiring diagram creation
Wire harness drawing documentation
Mentor Graphics Capital software
Logic software
HarnessXC software
Aircraft wiring engineering & design
Communication protocols: ARINC, CAN,

Ethernet, Serial

Industry standards compliance: AC 43.13-1B,

AS50881, ASTM F2639

System architecture definition including grounding schemes & EMI mitigation strategies
Troubleshooting & testing wiring systems
Configuration & change management skills
Leadership & mentoring skills within electrical wiring teams
Documentation review & approval (test reports/BOMs/Drawings)

Bonus skills:

EWIS concepts & FAA AC 25.1701 certification knowledge
Lightning protection best practices on composite aircraft

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations:

Archer is committed to diversity and inclusivity with equal employment opportunity policies. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.