Sr Staff System Engineer
Archer
About this role
Systems Engineer on the Air Vehicle team at an aerospace company developing an all-electric VTOL aircraft. The role focuses on mechanical systems (e.g., landing gear, cabin, closures, environmental control, airframe, wiring) and translating aircraft-level requirements into component designs while collaborating across disciplines. The position contributes to system architecture, documentation, and readiness for program milestones.
Skills
Qualifications
About Archer
archer.comArcher designs and develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft — electric air taxis — for use in urban air mobility networks. The company’s mission is to “unlock the skies,” enabling people to reimagine how they move and spend time by bringing on-demand, low‑emission aerial transit to cities. Archer’s team is based in Santa Clara, California and is focused on advancing aircraft design, testing, and commercialization.
Recent company news
Lookout Santa CruzFlying taxi rival Archer Aviation countersues Joby Aviation, claiming Santa Cruz company misled U.S. regulators and concealed ties to China
1 day ago
Aerospace Global NewsArcher accuses Joby of hiding China supply chain in explosive eVTOL counterclaim
2 days ago
Aviation International NewsArcher Countersuit Targets Rival Joby’s eVTOL Supply Chain
1 day ago
AeroTimeArcher countersues Joby, alleges undisclosed China ties
1 day ago
WSJFlying-Taxi Maker Archer Sues Joby, Accusing Rival of Playing Down Reliance on China
2 days ago
About Archer
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
Unlock Company Insights
View leadership team, funding history,
and employee contacts for Archer.
Salary
$183k – $251k
per year