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# Staff Manufacturing Design Engineer - Structures at Archer

- **Company:** Archer
- **Location:** Santa Clara California, United States
- **Posted:** 2026-07-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/archer56/jobs/7742349003

## Job description

Archer is an aerospace and defense company headquartered in San Jose, California, building the aircraft and technology that will define the next era of flight. The company works across air taxis, UAS, AI and powertrain development — building real-world systems that combine software intelligence with physical hardware. That includes Midnight, Archer's all-electric air taxi; Halo, an autonomous vertical takeoff and landing aircraft built for both commercial and defense use; and ZEE, Archer's AI foundation model built specifically for aviation. We’re seeking exceptional engineers, operators and builders to join us on our mission to build the future of aerospace and defense.

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:

At Archer, we are scaling production of our cutting-edge eVTOL aircraft. As a member of the Manufacturing Design Engineering (MDE) team, you will help bridge aircraft design and production.

In this role, you will drive the manufacturing strategy for aircraft structures and serve as a technical leader responsible for defining and scaling Archer's aircraft design and production, supporting aircraft builds from prototype through early production ramp.

You will work cross-functionally with Design, Quality, Supply Chain, and Certification teams to establish best-in-class manufacturing solutions for both current and future aircraft platforms.

What You’ll Do:

- Provide overarching leadership and technical direction for structural assembly and integration processes, including prototype and production assembly sequencing.
- Own the end-to-end lifecycle of structural component builds, collaborating with design, quality, and certification teams to embed manufacturability, compliance, and risk mitigation from concept to flight test readiness.
- Drive tooling strategies and fixture development for prototype builds, balancing the need for high precision with practical solutions suited to low-volume, rapidly evolving programs.
- Serve as the primary subject matter expert on the shop floor, leading root-cause analysis and implementing timely corrective actions to maintain schedule, quality, and structural integrity.
- Act as a key liaison to adjacent business units (Design, Quality, Testing,) ensuring materials, documentation, and processes align with certification objectives.
- Mentor and guide manufacturing engineers and technicians at all levels, setting best practices, championing innovative problem-solving, and fostering a hands-on culture of ownership and accountability.

What You Need:

- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- 10+ years in aerospace manufacturing, with a focus on assembly and integration; prototype or experimental aircraft experience strongly preferred.
- Proven track record of driving DFM principles for complex assemblies.
- Expertise in advanced manufacturing tools (CAD, PLM, MES)
- Ability to understand model based definition and interpret GD&T callouts
- Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills to set direction and mentor a diverse engineering team.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic  environment, balancing big-picture program goals with hands-on, real-time build solutions.

Bonus Qualifications:

- NX Experience
- Teamcenter Experience
- SAP Experience
- Part 23 Certification Experience
- EVTOL Background.

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $152,100 - $190,100. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to provide a safe workplace and a safe aircraft. This is a safety sensitive designated role. Employment in safety sensitive positions is contingent on successful passage of a background check and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screening.

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).

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.

## 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. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/flyarcher)

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