Electrical Systems Development Engineer - External Lighting

Company: Archer
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

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. What you’ll do: Support trade studies related to external lighting system architecture Contact and assess possible suppliers capabilities (technical, risks, quality, cost, weight) Create, validate and verify equipment, subsystem and system levels requirements (ARP4754) Create and review engineering deliverables required from development to certification (e.g.: drawings, ICDs, test plan, test procedures/reports, technical requirement documents, manuals) Work closely with other systems/teams (e.g.: installation, maintainability, human factor, pilot) to define the interfaces Lead the execution of tests to support the integration of the External Lighting System into External labs and Flight Test Facilities. Provide support to safety activities (ARP4761 tasks - FHA, PSSA, CMA, FMEA, SSA) Support Low voltage electrical system power distribution development Available to travel Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field Experience with: 14 CFR Part 23 or 25 Certification programs At least 10 years experience in Aircraft external lighting system development (ATA33) Knowledge and experience on electrical power distribution system development (ATA 24) Experience with the following tasks is an asset: Development assurance process (V&V and ARP-4754) Safety process (ARP4761) Equipment qualification (DO160) Good communication skills, teamplayer, willing to proactively step in and help Bonus Qualifications: Experience with Requirements Management Tools such as DOORs or Polarion At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $144,000 - $198,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy . Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time. Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com . All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.

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