Manager, Electrical Systems and Modeling

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer seeks an experienced engineering leader to manage the Electrical Systems and Modeling team for its all-electric eVTOL aircraft in San Jose, CA. You will oversee architecture, requirements, modeling, and simulation of electrical power systems, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance across high‑ and low‑voltage systems.

You will lead a team of engineers, drive cross-functional collaboration, and engage with suppliers, certification authorities, and stakeholders to deliver a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in electrical system design for EV, aerospace, or similar high-reliability applications.
• 3+ years of demonstrated people management experience.
• Strong background in systems engineering practices: requirements development, system decomposition, integration, and V&V.
• Experience using requirements management tools such as Polarion or DOORS.
• Experience with electrical system modeling tools (MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, LTspice).
• Proven ability to lead teams through ambiguity and competing priorities.
• Strong technical communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Track record of developing engineering talent and building collaborative team culture.

Responsibilities

• Define and architect the HV/LV power system accounting for safety, redundancy, isolation and grounding.
• Develop requirements for electrical subsystems including inverters and rectifiers integrated within electric engines, generators, actuators, and auxiliary power systems.
• Lead power system modeling and analysis: HV ripple effects, short circuit protection, transient behavior, and thermal management.
• Manage technical engagement with suppliers including specification development, technical reviews, and assessments.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure cohesive system integration and V&V planning and execution.
• Support functional safety analysis, WCCAs, FMEAs and compliance documentation (ARP4754, DO-178, DO-254, DO-160).
• Lead design reviews and maintain technical documentation (Design Descriptions, Functional Design Specifications).
• Build and mentor a high-performing team of electrical systems engineers to drive requirements.
• Make critical technical decisions balancing performance, safety, schedule, and certification constraints.
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to leadership, suppliers, and certification authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

Electrical systems

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

LTspice

Polarion/DOORS

Technical communication

Talent development

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering (bonus)

Tools

Polarion/DOORS

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

LTspice

Job description

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

We are seeking an experienced engineering leader to manage the Electrical Systems and Modeling team responsible for the architecture, requirements, modeling, and simulation of electrical power systems for Archer's next-generation eVTOL aircraft. You will lead a team of engineers ensuring system safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance across HV/LV power systems, electric propulsion integration and power electronics.

What you’ll do:

• Define and architect the HV/LV power system accounting for safety, redundancy, isolation and grounding
• Develop requirements for electrical subsystems including inverters and rectifiers integrated within electric engines, generators, actuators, and auxiliary power systems
• Lead power system modeling and analysis: HV ripple effects, short circuit protection, transient behavior, and thermal management
• Manage technical engagement with suppliers including specification development, technical reviews, and assessments
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure cohesive system integration and V&V planning and execution
• Support functional safety analysis, WCCAs, FMEAs and compliance documentation (ARP4754, DO-178, DO-254, DO-160)
• Lead design reviews and maintain technical documentation (Design Descriptions, Functional Design Specifications)
• Build and mentor a high-performing team of electrical systems engineers to drive requirements
• Make critical technical decisions balancing performance, safety, schedule, and certification constraints
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to leadership, suppliers, and certification authorities

What you need:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or related discipline
• 8+ years of experience in electrical system design for EV, aerospace, or similar high-reliability applications
• 3+ years of demonstrated people management experience
• Strong background in systems engineering practices: requirements development, system decomposition, integration, and V&V
• Experience using requirements management tools such as Polarion or DOORS
• Experience with electrical system modeling tools (MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, LTspice)
• Proven ability to lead teams through ambiguity and competing priorities
• Strong technical communication and stakeholder management skills
• Track record of developing engineering talent and building collaborative team culture

Bonus Qualifications:

• Development experience for eVTOL or aerospace-grade electrical systems
• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or a related discipline
• Familiarity with certification and compliance standards: DO-160, DO-254, or ARP4754
• Experience with Qualification Test Procedures
• Passion for aviation and eVTOLs

At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $172,800 - $227,600. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to [e-mail]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.