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Thermal Systems Design, Hybrid Powertrain

Archer · San Jose, California, United States

Posted about a month ago · $172,000 - $216,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
30 days
Archer's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
93% of Archer's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Archer
high
117 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
2026-09-17

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.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
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

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Listed by Archer on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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