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Staff Equipment Design Engineer

Archer · San Jose, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $152,100 - $190,100

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
79 days
Archer's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
93% of Archer's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Archer
high
156 stale, 5 reposted of 158 open
Hiring momentum
226 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-22

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Archer's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Archer.

About this role

The Staff Equipment Design Engineer at Archer will lead the design and lifecycle management of custom manufacturing equipment and automation systems for aerospace applications. This role involves mechanical and mechatronic design, component integration, and cross-functional collaboration with various teams. The engineer will also be responsible for hands-on commissioning, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of internal design processes.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Archer as an employer.

What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent practical experience)
  • 5+ years of hands-on equipment design experience
  • Deep proficiency in 2D/3D CAD for creating manufacturing layouts and part drawings
  • Strong foundation in engineering mechanics, machine design, material selection, structural analysis, and GD&T application
  • Proven track record commissioning automated machinery on the factory floor
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have

  • Prior experience designing equipment for High Voltage Power Systems (HVPS), Electric Propulsion Systems (EPS), or aerospace manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency with Siemens NX alongside familiarization with PLM, MES, and ERP enterprise software
  • Direct, hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting industrial automation hardware (PLCs, 6-axis robots, gantries, vision systems)
  • Practical machining, welding, or hands-on prototyping experience
  • Proven track record bringing manufacturing lines from early-stage prototype phases to full-rate production

What you get

  • Targeting a base pay between $152,100 - $190,100
  • Pay-for-performance culture

Worth weighing

  • Safety sensitive role requiring background check and drug screening
  • No detailed benefits package listed
  • Travel may be required for vendor integration and equipment deployments

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Listed by Archer on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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