Lead Mission Systems Engineer, Special Programs (Prototype)

Archer Technologies International, Incorporated; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Technologies International, Incorporated in San Jose, California, seeks a Lead Special Programs Engineer to define and integrate mission systems for prototype aircraft, leading cross-functional teams from concept through flight test.

The role requires deep mission-systems expertise, strong collaboration across disciplines, and the ability to own technical decisions in a fast-paced, defense-oriented program.

Job description

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to advance sustainable air mobility. The Lead Special Programs Engineer will define and integrate mission systems for prototype vehicles, leading cross-functional efforts from concept through flight test.

The role requires deep mission-systems expertise, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and the ability to own technical decisions in a fast-paced, defense-oriented program.