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Staff Equipment Design Engineer

Archer · San Jose, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $172,800 - $216,000

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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

The Staff Equipment Design Engineer at Archer will lead the design and development of specialized hardware for testing aircraft components, focusing on mechanical test equipment from concept to customer acceptance. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting engineering analyses, managing project scopes and timelines, and providing technical oversight during equipment commissioning. The engineer will also be responsible for ensuring that designs meet safety and reliability standards while producing comprehensive documentation.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
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 degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Aerospace Engineering (Master’s preferred)
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in specialized test equipment or complex machine design
  • Expert-level proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX) and GD&T
  • Demonstrated ability to apply first-principles engineering, including FEA, CFD, and statistical tolerance analysis
  • Extensive experience leading the bring-up, debugging, and continuous improvement of automated equipment
  • Exceptional ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights

Nice to have

  • Direct experience in the development of electric powertrain or component-level test equipment
  • Deep proficiency in NX CAD within a Teamcenter environment
  • Proven success managing the complete lifecycle of custom automation or test cells
  • Practical 'wrench-heavy' experience in the physical assembly of complex mechanical and electrical systems
  • Advanced proficiency in collaborative project management and documentation tools such as Jira, Slack, and Google Workspace

What you get

  • Base pay between $172,800 - $216,000
  • Pay-for-performance culture
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusivity
  • Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs

Worth weighing

  • Safety sensitive designated role with background check and drug screening required
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • High level of responsibility and project management required
  • Fast-paced, highly dynamic aerospace development environment

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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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