Staff Power Electronics Engineer
Archer · San Jose, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $172,800 - $216,000
or apply directly on Archer's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 79 days Archer's roles stay open a median of 81 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
- 2026-10-23
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 Power Electronics Engineer at Archer, you will design and develop high voltage, high power density motor controllers for eVTOL applications. Your responsibilities will include overseeing all aspects of power electronics design for all-electric aircraft, conducting EMC testing, and leading new designs from conception to production. You will also analyze test data, troubleshoot prototype issues, and work closely with a multidisciplinary team throughout the hardware development process.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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
- Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of relevant electrical system and circuit board design experience
- Sound knowledge and hands-on experience in traditional and modern power electronic technologies
- Inverter technology for variable speed motor drive
- Passive power devices design
- Power electronics system architecture design and hardware integration
Nice to have
- Hands on experience with DO-160G testing and DO-254 development
- Ph. D. in power electronics
- Embedded firmware development experience
- Passion for aviation and eVTOL
What you get
- Base pay between $172,800 - $216,000
- Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs
- Potential eligibility for visa sponsorship
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Base pay range provided, but actual compensation may vary based on experience
- PCB layout experience is strongly preferred but not mandatory
Summarised from Archer's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Archer on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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