Hardware Integration Engineer

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.

Note: This role must be based onsite in the San Jose area. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

What You’ll Do:

• Own the physical build and bring-up of subscale aircraft platforms — mounting and wiring flight controllers, companion computers, radios, and sensor payloads 
• Design and fabricate wiring harnesses, connectors, and power distribution for onboard electronics
• Validate integrated hardware end-to-end on the bench and on the platform, coordinating with test and program teams 
• Troubleshoot EMI, power, and signal-integrity issues across sensor and compute interfaces
• Collaborate with perception, navigation, and test engineers to ensure hardware meets system requirements 
• Maintain build documentation, wiring diagrams, and configuration records for fielded systems 

What You Need:

• Education: Advanced degree (or equivalent experience) in EE, ME, Robotics, or a related field, featuring direct industry experience deploying autonomy hardware (Ph.D. + 4 yrs / M.S. + 8 yrs / B.S. + 10 yrs)
• Hardware & Vehicle Integration: Hands-on experience integrating, mounting, and bringing up hardware on small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS/drones), robotics, or mechatronic platforms
• Interfaces & Connectivity: Direct experience integrating sensor payloads and compute architectures using communication interfaces such as MIPI, USB, Ethernet, and CAN
• Harnessing: Demonstrated skill in wire harness design, custom connectorization, cable routing, and physical integration for benchtop and flight testing
• Electrical: Practical understanding of EMI mitigation techniques, power management, and noise reduction for embedded avionics systems
• Proven ability to work hands-on in a lab, hangar, or field test environment to execute end-to-end hardware bring-up, bench validation, and system debugging