Powertrain Technical Ops Intern

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer is an aerospace company in San Jose, CA, offering a 10-week summer internship in Technical Operations. Based at Archer’s headquarters, this full-time internship provides exposure to Powertrain operations, CAD design, and process documentation as we scale production.

The candidate will support day-to-day engineering and operations, document workflows, analyze data for bottlenecks, help with inventory and tooling, and manage small end-to-end projects. May require relocation not provided.

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on, fast-moving environment experience.
• Strong problem-solving and action bias.
• Ability to document tribal knowledge clearly.
• Comfort with ambiguity and changing priorities.
• CAD proficiency (AutoCAD, NX, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Work with engineering and operations to keep day-to-day execution moving.
• Document processes, create work instructions, and improve workflows.
• Collect and analyze operational data to identify bottlenecks and quality issues.
• Assist with inventory tracking, tooling organization, and material flow.
• Own small projects end-to-end from problem definition to implementation.
• Jump in where needed!

Skills

Problem solving

Bias toward action

Documentation

Communication

Ambiguity tolerance

Organized thinker

Education

Engineering degree pursuit

Tools

AutoCAD

NX

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.

This internship is a part of a 10-week full-time summer internship program opportunity. This role will be based at Archer’s headquarters in San Jose, California and relocation or housing will not be provided. We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Technical Operations Intern to join our Powertrain team. The ideal candidate won’t mind getting involved across the Powertrain operations to help as we scale and should have proficiency in CAD software to design simple projects. You’ll get experience with industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, project/program management, and operations.

What You’ll Do:

• Work directly with engineering and operations to keep day-to-day execution moving


• Help bring order to chaos by documenting processes, creating work instructions, and improving workflows


• Collect and analyze operational data to identify bottlenecks, quality issues, and improvement opportunities


• Assist with inventory tracking, tooling organization, and material flow as we scale


• Own small but meaningful projects end-to-end (from problem definition to implementation)


• Jump in where needed!

What You Need:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field


• Comfortable in hands-on, fast-moving environments (shop floor, lab, prototype builds)


• Strong problem-solving skills and a bias toward action


• Organized thinker who can turn tribal knowledge into clear documentation


• Comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities


• Intermediate knowledge in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, NX, or similar)


• Strong communicator who can work across engineering, operations, and leadership


• Curious, resourceful, and not afraid to ask questions

Bonus Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Excel/Google Sheets, CAD, Python, SQL, or basic data analysis


• Exposure to lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement

Summer 2026 Internship Program Details:

• This internship is a part of a 10-week full-time summer internship program opportunity. Program dates are:
  
  
  • May 26, 2026 - July 31, 2026
  
  
  • June 15, 2026 - August 21, 2026
  
  
  • *We will not be able to accommodate interns outside of these two program dates.
  
  
  
  


• This role will be based at Archer in San Jose, CA


• Relocation and housing will not be provided.

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $25.00 - $35.00 per hour. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as 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.