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Lead Mission Systems & Integration Engineer – 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 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

The Lead Mission Systems & Integration Engineer will lead the design and integration of mission systems for prototype vehicles within Archer's Special Programs team. This role involves defining requirements, conducting feasibility assessments, and supporting rapid prototyping efforts from concept to flight testing. The engineer will also collaborate with cross-functional teams and produce technical documentation to support program goals.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
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 Aerospace, Systems, or Electrical Engineering
  • Demonstrated experience defining and integrating mission systems, payloads, or sensor packages for aerospace or defense platforms
  • Familiarity with mission-system requirements management and payload-to-airframe integration
  • Demonstrated ability to work across the full development lifecycle in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment
  • Experience or strong aptitude for evaluating technical feasibility of early-stage concepts
  • Comfort operating as a generalist when needed

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree in Aerospace, Systems, or Electrical Engineering

What you get

  • Targeted base pay range of $138,200 - $190,100
  • Pay-for-performance culture
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusivity
  • Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
  • Potential eligibility for visa sponsorship

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of the technology stack or tools used
  • Role involves significant autonomy and ownership, which may not suit everyone
  • Position is not part of the core mission systems team, which may affect collaboration dynamics

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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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