Lead Embedded Systems Engineer – Flight-Ready Hardware

AlleyCorp; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Aviation in San Jose, CA is seeking a Lead Engineer for the AI Product team to own embedded hardware and software end-to-end, from schematic design through production. This is a hands-on technical leader role to bring a flight-relevant device to market.

You will design embedded systems, develop firmware for platforms like Raspberry Pi, drive production readiness with manufacturing, and mentor engineers while collaborating with software and program teams to integrate the device into

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Raspberry Pi and embedded systems.
• PCB design experience (schematic capture, layout, bring-up).
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools for mechanical enclosure design.
• Experience taking an embedded system from prototype to production.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and lead development of embedded systems from concept through production release.
• Develop and debug firmware/software for embedded platforms such as Raspberry Pi.
• Drive designs through DFM/DFT and production readiness with manufacturing and supply chain.
• Set technical direction for hardware/firmware and mentor other engineers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate the device into Archer's ecosystem.

Skills

Raspberry Pi

PCB design

3D CAD

Embedded production

Tools

Schematic capture

Job description

Archer Aviation in San Jose, CA is seeking a Lead Engineer for the AI Product team to own embedded hardware and software end-to-end, from schematic design through production. This is a hands-on technical leader role to bring a flight-relevant device to market.

You will design embedded systems, develop firmware for platforms like Raspberry Pi, drive production readiness with manufacturing, and mentor engineers while collaborating with software and program teams to integrate the device into