Why this role stands out
As a Wire Harness Designer at Archer, you will play a crucial role in developing cutting-edge electric aircraft, offering significant career growth in a rapidly evolving aerospace sector. This position is ideal for detail-oriented engineers with expertise in electrical systems and a passion for innovation, inviting you to contribute to a mission-driven company shaping the future of sustainable air mobility. Apply now to join a collaborative team at the forefront of aerospace technology.
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Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform that delivers air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”), aviation-related physical artificial intelligence (“AI”) solutions, and other technologies to customers worldwide across the commercial aerospace and defense sectors.
Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.
- Create wiring diagrams and associated wire harness drawing documentation using Mentor Graphics Capital, Logic and HarnessXC
- Understand and implement communication protocols (ARINC, CAN, Ethernet, Serial)
- Follow industry best practices and guidance for the design and installation of the wire harnesses (AC 43.13-1B, AS50881, ASTM F2639)
- Work with avionics, power plant and electrical engineering teams to define the system architecture and wiring connections, including grounding schemes and EMI mitigation strategies
- Generate wiring harness designs for test lab specific needs (tap ins, relays, data logging, switches, power supplies)
- Use your knowledge of industry standard components to select optimal parts to suit specific design applications and requirements
- Maintain, organize, and expand electrical component library within the CAD toolset for use across project design tasks
- Assist in lab bring up, test and operation, and offer resolutions and rework instructions when required
- Use strong configuration and change management skills to produce and modify wiring designs within the aircraft design framework
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or related field
- 3+ years of experience in engineering and design of aircraft wiring
- Experience using Wiring CAD software: Mentor Graphics Capital, HarnessXC and Logic
- Hands on experience in the processes involved in fabricating, installing, and inspecting harnesses
- Effective communicator, comfortable working cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams
- Best practices for lightning, HIRF and grounding on composite aircraft
At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $144,000 - $198,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.
Certain positions may be eligible for visa sponsorship.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
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