Thermal Systems Design, Hybrid Powertrain
Archer · San Jose, California, United States
Posted about 2 months ago · $172,000 - $216,000
or apply directly on Archer's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 65 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
In this role, you will own and design a novel thermal system for hybrid aircraft, focusing on selecting appropriate technology and materials while ensuring the system is lightweight, cost-effective, and performs well. You will manage the design lifecycle, collaborate with various stakeholders, and present your designs while interfacing with manufacturing and test teams.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- 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
- 5+ years experience in mechanical design
- Strong fundamentals and demonstrated understanding of complex system design
- Experience with stress and finite element analysis
- Experience with Siemens NX and suite of tools
- A systematic approach to problem-solving and ability to communicate complex technical rationale to multidisciplinary stakeholders
Nice to have
- Prior experience with hybrid-electric aircraft, turbegenerators, eVTOLs, or hybrid automotive powertrains
- Familiarity with FAA or EASA certification
- Knowledge of simulation model validation, model calibration, and uncertainty quantification methods
What you get
- Base pay range of $172,000 - $216,000
- Pay-for-performance culture
Worth weighing
- No work visa sponsorship available
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Role involves significant collaboration with various teams, which may require strong interpersonal skills
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.
More roles at Archer
- Senior Electrical Test / Systems EngineerSan Jose, California, United States
- Autonomy EngineerSan Jose, California, United States
- Lead Mechanical Design & Manufacturing Engineer – Special ProgramsSan Jose, California, United States
- Manager, BMS HardwareSan Jose, California, United States
- Subscale EngineerSan Jose, California, United States
- Configuration and Data Management SpecialistSan Jose, California, United States
- Senior Battery Design EngineerSan Jose, California, United States
- Manager Electrical Engineer, Wiring DesignSan Jose, California, United States