Lead Avionics & Electrical Systems Engineer — Prototyping

AlleyCorp; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 138,200 - 190,100; Full time

Job summary

Archer in San Jose seeks a Lead Special Programs Engineer – Avionics & Electrical to lead avionics and electrical design for prototype vehicles, oversee sensor and mission-systems integration, and define architecture and integration methods.

You will collaborate cross-functionally, perform technical feasibility assessments, and produce analyses to support design maturity and capture decisions while interfacing with government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Avionics, or Computer Engineering (advanced degree a plus).
• Demonstrated experience in avionics or electrical systems design and integration for aerospace or defense platforms.
• Familiarity with data bus and communication protocols (e.g., ARINC, CAN, MIL-STD-1553) a plus.
• Full development lifecycle experience from concept through prototype in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with significant technical ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead avionics and electrical design and integration for prototype vehicles, including sensor and mission-systems integration, electrical/data bus architecture, and avionics-to-airframe integration.
• Support rapid prototyping end-to-end from concept through bench integration, ground test, and flight test support.
• Own the avionics and electrical discipline within Special Programs, setting technical approach, standards, and integration methods.
• Conduct feasibility assessments of new opportunities, evaluating viability and required approaches.
• Serve as a cross-functional technical contributor across Special Programs as needed.
• Collaborate with program leads and broader Archer teams to align technical approaches with timelines and constraints.
• Produce technical documentation, trade studies, and analysis packages for reviews and decisions.
• Represent Special Programs in internal reviews and discussions with government stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical design

Avionics integration

Data bus protocols

Independent work

US security clearance

Education

Electrical, Avionics, or Computer Engineering degree

Job description

Archer in San Jose seeks a Lead Special Programs Engineer – Avionics & Electrical to lead avionics and electrical design for prototype vehicles, oversee sensor and mission-systems integration, and define architecture and integration methods.

You will collaborate cross-functionally, perform technical feasibility assessments, and produce analyses to support design maturity and capture decisions while interfacing with government stakeholders.