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Staff Manufacturing Design Engineer - Structures

Archer · Santa Clara, 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
80 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

As a Staff Manufacturing Design Engineer at Archer, you will lead the manufacturing strategy for aircraft structures, bridging the gap between design and production. Your role involves overseeing the lifecycle of structural component builds, collaborating with various teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance, and mentoring engineering staff. You will also drive tooling strategies and serve as a subject matter expert on the shop floor, ensuring quality and structural integrity during aircraft assembly.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
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 or advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • 10+ years in aerospace manufacturing, with a focus on assembly and integration; prototype or experimental aircraft experience strongly preferred
  • Proven track record of driving DFM principles for complex assemblies
  • Expertise in advanced manufacturing tools (CAD, PLM, MES)
  • Ability to understand model based definition and interpret GD&T callouts
  • Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills

Nice to have

  • NX Experience
  • Teamcenter Experience
  • SAP Experience
  • Part 23 Certification Experience
  • EVTOL Background

What you get

  • Targeting a base pay between $152,100 - $190,100
  • Pay-for-performance culture
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusivity
  • Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs

Worth weighing

  • Safety sensitive role requiring background check and drug screening
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Vague on the exact nature of day-to-day tasks beyond high-level responsibilities

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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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