Senior Electrical Systems & Modeling Lead

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 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