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Lead Engineer, Avionics & Electrical – Special Programs

Archer · San Jose, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $138,200 - $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

The Lead Engineer for Avionics & Electrical in Special Programs at Archer will lead the design and integration of avionics and electrical systems for prototype vehicles. This role involves hands-on work from concept through testing, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and conducting technical assessments of new opportunities. The engineer will also set technical standards and methods for the avionics and electrical discipline within the program.

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 degree in Electrical, Avionics, or Computer Engineering
  • 8–12 years of relevant engineering experience
  • Demonstrated experience in avionics or electrical systems design and integration for aerospace or defense platforms
  • Ability to work independently with significant technical ownership
  • Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR/EAR
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree in a relevant field
  • Familiarity with relevant data bus and communication protocols (e.g., ARINC, CAN, MIL-STD-1553)
  • Experience or strong aptitude for evaluating technical feasibility of early-stage concepts
  • Comfort operating as a generalist when needed

What you get

  • Base pay range of $138,200 - $190,100
  • Pay-for-performance culture
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusivity
  • Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Fast-paced, resource-constrained environment may lead to high pressure
  • Role involves significant autonomy with no direct-report support structure

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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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