Technical Lead, Turbogenerator
Archer · San Jose, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $207,000 - $259,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 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 Technical Lead for the Turbogenerator at Archer, you will oversee the turbogenerator system and manage a team of experts in various fields such as fuel and turbine design. Your role involves ensuring the integration, testing, and certification of the turboshaft within aircraft, while also defining strategies for development and managing associated risks. You will communicate complex technical information to multidisciplinary stakeholders and lead initiatives independently.
- 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
- BS / MS / PhD in a related scientific or engineering field
- 10+ years experience in turboshaft design and engine control
- Strong fundamentals and demonstrated understanding of turboshaft operation
- Experience with industry-standard tools, methods and processes
- Ability to do things faster but just as rigorously
- Strong experience with applying Part-33 / CS-E in novel systems programs
Nice to have
- Prior experience with hybrid-electric aircraft, eVTOLs, or hybrid automotive powertrains
- Familiarity with FAA or EASA certification of electric powertrains and propulsion systems
- Knowledge of simulation model validation, model calibration, and uncertainty quantification methods.
What you get
- Base pay range of $207,000 - $259,000
- Pay-for-performance culture
- Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs
- Potential eligibility for visa sponsorship.
Worth weighing
- No specific details on additional benefits or perks beyond salary mentioned
- The role may involve high responsibility and pressure given the technical and certification challenges.
- The position requires extensive experience, which may limit opportunities for less experienced candidates.
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Listed by Archer on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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