Lead Avionics & Electrical Engineer, Rapid Prototyping

Archer; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 138,200 - 190,100; Full time

Job summary

Archer is seeking a Lead Engineer for Avionics & Electrical in its Special Programs team in California. You will lead avionics and electrical design for prototype vehicles, own the technical approach, and collaborate across Archer’s engineering groups and government interfaces.

The role requires 8–12 years in avionics/electrical systems and a U.S. security clearance; base pay targets $138,200–$190,100 per year, with compensation aligned to experience and performance.

Qualifications

• Lead avionics and electrical design for prototype vehicles.
• Sensor/mission-systems integration and electrical data bus architecture.
• Own avionics discipline, set technical approach and integration methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead avionics/electrical design and integration for prototype vehicles.
• Support rapid prototyping from concept through bench and flight test.
• Produce documentation, trade studies, and analysis packages.
• Collaborate with program leads and Archer teams.
• Represent work in reviews with government stakeholders.

Skills

Avionics design

Electrical systems integration

Prototype development

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical ownership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Avionics, or Computer Engineering

Job description

Archer is seeking a Lead Engineer for Avionics & Electrical in its Special Programs team in California. You will lead avionics and electrical design for prototype vehicles, own the technical approach, and collaborate across Archer’s engineering groups and government interfaces.

The role requires 8–12 years in avionics/electrical systems and a U.S. security clearance; base pay targets $138,200–$190,100 per year, with compensation aligned to experience and performance.