--- title: 'Design Data Integrity Engineer at Archer' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/design-data-integrity-engineer-archer-san-jose-hjn3ed60fg8c' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-15' --- # Design Data Integrity Engineer at Archer - **Company:** Archer - **Location:** San Jose, CA - **Posted:** 2026-03-03 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/archer56/jobs/7593841003 ## Job description Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform that delivers air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”), aviation-related physical artificial intelligence (“AI”) solutions, and other technologies to customers worldwide across the commercial aerospace and defense sectors. 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. ## About the Role As the Design Data Integrity Engineer, you will ensure the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of engineering drawings and models. You will serve as the quality gate for design data, verifying adherence to drafting standards, dimensioning practices, and configuration management requirements before release. Your work will directly support the production of error-free, manufacturable, and compliant engineering designs. ## What You'll Do - Review and verify engineering drawings, models, and documentation against company, industry, and regulatory standards - Check drawings for compliance with ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME Y14 drafting standards - Identify and document errors, inconsistencies, and missing information in design data - Provide clear feedback and recommendations to design engineers for correction and improvement - Validate the accuracy of CAD models and associated metadata before release - Ensure drawings reflect design intent and support producibility and manufacturability - Collaborate with multiple design engineering organizations supporting multiple commodity types while ensuring design standards and configuration management processes are met. - Eg. Machine Parts, Composites, Wiring Harnesses, PCBAs, etc. - Support drawing release processes within PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill, Enovia) - Coordinate with Configuration Management team when drawing/model issues may impact change notices, effectivity, or configuration control - Participate in tolerance stack-up and interface checks to ensure fit, form, and function integrity - Contribute to process improvements that enhance drawing quality and release efficiency ## What You Need - To be detail-oriented with a strong ability to identify discrepancies in complex design data - 5+ years of experience in producing, reviewing or checking engineering drawings or model based definition in aerospace, automotive, or other complex product environments - Proficiency with CAD tools (NX, CATIA, CREO, or equivalent) for viewing and validating models and drawings - Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems such as Teamcenter, Windchill, or Enovia - Strong knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T and ASME Y14 drafting standards - Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and metadata accurately - Familiarity with tolerance analysis and drawing release processes - Basic understanding of configuration management concepts (effectivity, baselines, change control) - Effective written and verbal communication skills to document findings and provide feedback - Ability to collaborate across design, manufacturing, quality, and configuration management teams - Bonus Qualifications - Prior experience working for an aerospace OEM or tier 1 supplier, with exposure to large-scale product development and release processes - Background as a senior design engineer interested in contributing their expertise to shape methods, standards, and best practices across the organization while remaining engaged in new aircraft design - Experience checking flight hardware, test hardware, or ground support equipment drawings - Familiarity with model-based definition (MBD) and digital thread practices - Knowledge of design for manufacturability (DFM) and producibility best practices - Exposure to tolerance stack-up and interface analysis workflows - Experience mentoring or guiding junior engineers and drafters on drawing standards - Hands-on experience with aerospace or highly regulated engineering environments 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 $152,100 - $190,100. 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](https://archer.com/legal/personnel-candidate-privacy-policy). Certain positions may be eligible for visa sponsorship. 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. ## About Archer ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Archer is developing and manufacturing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to create a sustainable air taxi service for urban mobility. - **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: ACHR) - **Headquarters**: San Jose, California, United States - **Founded**: Not publicly available - **Founders**: Adam Goldstein, Brett Adcock [linkedin.com] ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Airlines and Aviation / eVTOL aircraft manufacturing and operations - **Target customers**: Airline operators, urban commuters, and corporate partners (B2B and B2C) - **Mission or purpose**: Advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility by creating a quick, safe, sustainable, and cost-effective electric airline [greenhouse.io] ## Products & Services - **Midnight eVTOL Aircraft**: A fully electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft designed to carry passengers with minimal noise, range up to 100 miles at speeds up to 150 mph. Dual-mode capability (VTOL and CTOL) [linkedin.com] - **Archer Airline Operations**: Vertically integrated airline service intended to operate air taxi flights in cities globally. - **Archer FBO (Fixed Base Operator)**: Acquired Hawthorne Airport FBO in Los Angeles, offering full airport services [linkedin.com] ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: $2.0 billion (as of mid-2026) [linkedin.com] - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue $300,000; Total funding raised $2.83 billion (post-IPO equity rounds from Stellantis, United Airlines, BlackRock) [linkedin.com] - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Stellantis, United Airlines, BlackRock; partnerships include United Airlines (200 aircraft order), UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (certification program), White House eVTOL Integration Pilot Program [linkedin.com] - **Growth Signals**: 1,158 employees (+44.5% YoY); US operations expected to begin in 2026 under eIPP; expanded flight test program with daily piloted flights; certification progress in UAE; Florida air taxi bill passed [linkedin.com] ## Competitive Advantages - **Vertically integrated** – designs, manufactures, and operates its own aircraft and airline, controlling the full stack. - **Dual-mode aircraft** capable of both vertical and conventional takeoff/landing, increasing operational flexibility. - **Strong strategic partnerships** with major airlines (United) and automotive OEM (Stellantis) provide capital, manufacturing expertise, and distribution. - **First-mover status** in eVTOL certification and commercialization in the US and UAE. ## Strategic Focus - Launch commercial air taxi operations in US cities in 2026 under the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). - Achieve type certification with FAA and international regulators (UAE GCAA). - Expand manufacturing scale with Stellantis partnership and build out vertiport infrastructure. - Continue aircraft testing and data collection to validate safety and performance. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Fast-paced, mission-driven environment at the forefront of sustainable aviation and electric transportation. - **Work environment**: Primarily on-site at San Jose, CA HQ; additional offices in Palo Alto, CA; Salinas, CA; Huntington Beach, CA; and Hampshire, UK. Remote/hybrid policy not explicitly stated. - **Notable perks**: Not explicitly listed; emphasis on engineering innovation, flight test operations, and cross-disciplinary teams (AI, software, hardware, design). - **Engineering culture**: 704 employees in technical roles (39%); active hiring for backend, AI, embedded, systems engineering, and flight sciences roles. Strong talent poaching from Tesla, Apple, Joby, Boeing, Lockheed Martin [linkedin.com] - **Employee rating**: 3.7/5.0 (118 reviews) – Career 3.8, Compensation 3.7, Culture 3.4, Work-Life 3.0 [linkedin.com] ## Sources 1. [archer.com](https://www.archer.com) 2. [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/archer56/jobs/7625743003) 3. 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