Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, based in San Jose, CA, seeks a Senior Systems Owner with 5+ years in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Engineering focused on Integrated Flight Control Systems and Environmental Control Systems. You will interact with suppliers to ensure LV avionics integration, traceability, and quality per DO-178C/DO-254.

Bachelor’s in Electrical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering is required. Key tasks include leading supplier engagement, validating harness capacity, and applying AS9145 APQP/PPAP with

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Engineering for flight systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering.
• Deep knowledge of IPC-620 and IPC-A-610 standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot box-level issues on-site and run ATP/ESS tests.
• Experience with AS9145 APQP/PPAP and supplier design verification.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary link between Design Engineering and suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier capacity for complex wire harnesses.
• Support DO-178C/DO-254 quality oversight when needed.
• Verify LV requirements and avionics integration with suppliers.
• Ensure BOM traceability using PLM/ERP systems.

Skills

FCS integration

ECS systems

Avionics suites

Wire harness IPC-620

PCB/PCBA IPC-610

ATP testing

AS9145 APQP

LV interface

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering

Tools

IPC-620

IPC-A-610

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.

What You Bring

• Senior Systems Ownership: 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality or Manufacturing Engineering, with a specific focus on Integrated Flight Control Systems (FCS), Environmental Control Systems (ECS), and high-complexity avionics suites.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering. You understand the "why" behind signal integrity and system logic.

• Electronics & Harness Credibility: Deep technical knowledge of IPC-620 (Wire Harness) and IPC-A-610 (PCB/PCBA) standards. You can walk a supplier’s floor and identify risks in automated wire processing, crimp integrity, and soldering of flight‑critical components.

• Functional Testing Mastery: Proven ability to troubleshoot "box-level" issues on-site, from Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) to complex Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) and functional bench testing.

• APQP for Systems: Strong command of AS9145 (APQP/PPAP). You know how to ensure a supplier’s "Black Box" meets all requirements through robust Design Verification and Process Validation.

• Technical Bridge-Building: Ability to act as the primary link between Design Engineering and the supply base, ensuring that Low Voltage (LV) requirements and avionics integration needs are clearly communicated and verified.

Desired Experience

• Avionics & Flight Deck: Experience managing suppliers for cockpit displays, LRUs (Line Replaceable Units), and flight‑critical sensors.

• System Integration: Familiarity with the installation and testing of Environmental Control Systems (ECS), including ducting, sensors, and thermal management hardware.

• Certification Pedigree: Previous experience supporting FAA/EASA Type Certification (TC), specifically regarding DO-178C (Software) or DO-254 (Hardware) quality oversight.

• Harness Scaling: Expertise in evaluating supplier capacity for complex wire harness manufacturing, including the transition from manual builds to automated testing/form‑boarding at rate.

• Digital Traceability: Experience using PLM and ERP systems to manage complex BOMs (Bill of Materials) and ensure serial‑number‑level traceability across the electronics supply chain.

.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 $83,700 - $135,100. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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 is committed to provide a safe workplace and a safe aircraft. This is a safety sensitive designated role. Employment in safety sensitive positions is contingent on successful passage of a background check and is subject to pre‑employment and random drug screening.

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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.