Lead Power Electronics Engineer for eVTOL Systems

Archer

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 173,000 - 216,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Archer, an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, seeks an experienced electrical engineer to lead high‑voltage, high‑power motor controller development for all‑electric eVTOL aircraft. You will own hardware from concept through production, including MOSFET gate drive design and power-supply sensing, with extensive lab testing and data analysis.

The role requires 8+ years in electrical system and circuit-board design, strong powers electronics expertise, and hands-on use of Altium or

Qualifications

Electrical engineering degree or equivalent hands-on experience.
8+ years designing electrical systems and PCBs for power electronics.
Experience with high voltage, high power density motor controllers for aerospace.
Knowledge of inverter tech, MOSFETs, rectifiers and gate drivers.
Familiarity with SiC/GaN wide-bandgap devices is a plus.
Hands-on with lab instruments like oscilloscopes and EMC analyzers.

Responsibilities

Design and develop high voltage, high power density motor controllers for eVTOL.
Own hardware from specification through production and validation.
Design MOSFET gate drive circuits and power supply sensing networks.
Create schematic/layouts and review PCB designs.
Prototype verification tests and data analysis to meet specs.
Troubleshoot issues in prototype and production lines.