Hardware Integration Engineer

Archer
San Jose
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 140,000 - 260,000 annuallyFunction: Hardware, Embedded & Systems EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Troubleshooting","Collaboration","Documentation","Problem-solving"]

Own the physical build and bring-up of subscale aircraft platforms by mounting and wiring flight controllers, companion computers, radios, and sensor payloads. Design wiring harnesses, connectors, and power distribution, then validate integrated hardware end-to-end on the bench and on the platform. Troubleshoot EMI, power, and signal-integrity across sensor and compute interfaces, while collaborating with perception, navigation, and test teams and maintaining detailed build documentation.

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Hardware Integration Engineer

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Job Summary

Own the physical build and bring-up of subscale aircraft platforms by mounting and wiring flight controllers, companion computers, radios, and sensor payloads. Design wiring harnesses, connectors, and power distribution, then validate integrated hardware end-to-end on the bench and on the platform. Troubleshoot EMI, power, and signal-integrity across sensor and compute interfaces, while collaborating with perception, navigation, and test teams and maintaining detailed build documentation.
Location: San Jose
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hardware, Embedded & Systems Engineering

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own the physical build and bring-up of subscale aircraft platforms, including mounting and wiring flight controllers, companion computers, radios, and sensor payloads.
  • •Design and fabricate wiring harnesses, connectors, and power distribution for onboard electronics.
  • •Validate integrated hardware end-to-end on the bench and on the platform in coordination with test and program teams.
  • •Troubleshoot EMI, power, and signal-integrity issues across sensor and compute interfaces.
  • •Maintain build documentation, wiring diagrams, and configuration records for fielded systems.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 140,000 - 260,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • •Hands-on experience integrating hardware on small aircraft or robotic platforms.
  • •Experience with sensor and compute interfaces such as MIPI, USB, Ethernet, and CAN.
  • •Experience with wiring harness design, connectorization, and cable routing.
  • •Working knowledge of EMI mitigation and power management for embedded systems.
Experience:AerospaceRobotics
Education:Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics (or related)
Skills:TroubleshootingCollaborationDocumentationProblem-solving
Languages:En
Tech Stack:MIPIUSBEthernetCANPX4ArduPilotNVIDIA JetsonFlight controllersCompanion computersEMI mitigationPower managementWiring harnessesConnectorsPower distribution

Company Brief

Archer
Develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and urban air mobility systems to enable sustainable, intra-city air transportation for passengers and cargo.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Revenue: Pre-Revenue (USD 0)
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Palo Alto, United States
Founded: 2018
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