Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Wiring

Company: Archer
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise. 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. About the role: As part of Archer’s mission, we’re scaling production of our cutting-edge eVTOL aircraft, Midnight 1.0, while planning for the next-generation Midnight 1.1. On the Manufacturing Design Engineering team, you will develop build plans, assembly tooling and form boards, work instructions, and provide design feedback for avionics harnesses across the aircraft. You will also troubleshoot and resolve discrepant harnesses or routing challenges, partnering closely with Quality and Design authorities. What You’ll Do: Provide technical oversight of wiring and avionics manufacturing activities, from harness design and fabrication to installation, routing, and electrical testing, ensuring each prototype is flight and certification ready Collaborate closely with design, quality, and certification teams to embed manufacturability and regulatory requirements early in the wiring design process, mitigating risks before hardware is built Develop and refine the build and assembly processes, instructions, tooling strategies, and methods tailored to low-volume, rapidly evolving prototype environments while ensuring traceability through documentation Serve as subject matter expert on the shop floor, performing real-time troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions to maintain wiring integrity and meet demanding schedules Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to confirm cable specs, connectors, and components align with FAA standards and program milestones Mentor and guide junior manufacturing engineers and technicians, setting best practices for wiring processes, harness management, and quality assurance in a fast-paced, prototype-oriented culture What You Need: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience 5 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, with proven track record in wire harness design, fabrication, routing, and installation (eVTOL, rotorcraft, or other experimental programs preferred) Proficiency in CAD/electrical design tools (e.g., CATIA EHI, NX, Capital or equivalent), plus familiarity with PLM/MES systems Deep understanding of DFM principles for electrical systems, especially harness build and installation in prototype aircraft Ability to understand model based definition and interpret GD&T callouts Strong communication, and organizational skills, coupled with a hands-on approach to solving wiring and integration challenges Bonus Qualifications: Experience supporting FAA-certified aircraft programs in a production or certification environment eVTOL Background NX Experience Teamcenter Experience SAP Experience Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications. At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $126,700 - $158,400. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Archer is committed to provide a safe workplace and a safe aircraft. This is a safety sensitive designated role. Employment in safety sensitive positions is contingent on successful passage of a background check and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screening. 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 . Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time. 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.

Keywords: Archer, Davis , Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Wiring, Engineering , Santa Clara, California