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Manager, Motor Mechanical

Archer · San Jose, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $175,000 - $225,000

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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

In this role, you will lead the motor mechanical design team within Archer's Electric Propulsion Team, focusing on the development of high-performance electric motors. Your responsibilities include managing team dynamics, overseeing project timelines, and ensuring the technical integrity of motor designs through collaboration with various engineering disciplines. You will also be involved in problem-solving and validating designs against performance requirements.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
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 or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
  • Minimum of 7+ years of experience in the mechanical design of electric machines (motors/generators)
  • At least 2+ years of direct people management or formal team leadership experience
  • Deep understanding of electric motor construction, including lamination stacks, winding techniques, magnet retention, and insulation materials
  • Proven ability to manage engineering priorities and track project schedules
  • Strong organizational skills to balance multiple overlapping priorities

Nice to have

  • Aerospace development and certification experience (FAA/EASA)
  • Experience with high-speed rotor dynamics and balancing
  • Familiarity with hardware project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet)
  • Familiarity with FEA software packages (ANSYS, NASTRAN) for structural and thermal analysis

What you get

  • Base salary range of $175,000 - $225,000
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusivity
  • Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs
  • Potential for visa sponsorship

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • High level of responsibility in managing a team and projects
  • Complex technical challenges in electric aviation technology
  • Potential travel requirements for the role

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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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