Thermal Systems Design, Hybrid Powertrain

San Jose, California, United StatesPosted 7 weeks ago

Role Overview

Archer56 is hiring a mid-level Thermal Systems Design, Hybrid Powertrain. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in San Jose, California. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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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.

What you’ll do:

Own, design, model and deliver a novel thermal system for our Hybrid aircrafts thermal design
Select the right technology, materials and for a very complex and novel thermal system
Design it so it’s light, performatively and cost effective
Prove that the system is as good as you think it is - through test definition
Work with stakeholders to deliver the complete system
Manage design lifecycle, including interfacing with manufacturing and test teams
Attend and present your designs to stakeholders
Interface with supply chain, quality, manufacturing, and stress / FEA engineers

What you’ll need:

BS / MS / PhD in a related scientific or engineering field.
5+ years experience in mechanical design
Strong fundamentals and demonstrated understanding complex system design
Experience with stress and finite element analysis
Experience with Siemens NX and suite of tools
A systematic approach to problem-solving and the ability to communicate complex, technical rationale to multidisciplinary stakeholders.
Extremely self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives
Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience writing comprehensive technical reports and documents.
Proficiency in PDM and PLM environments

Nice to have:

Prior experience with hybrid-electric aircraft, turbegenerators, eVTOLs, or hybrid automotive powertrains.
Familiarity with FAA or EASA certification
Knowledge of simulation model validation, model calibration, and uncertainty quantification methods

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 support the Company's strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $172,000 - $216,000. 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.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Thermal Systems Design, Hybrid Powertrain position at Archer56?

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Is the Thermal Systems Design, Hybrid Powertrain role at Archer56 remote or in-office?

This is a hybrid role based in San Jose, California. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.

What does a Thermal Systems Design, Hybrid Powertrain at Archer56 earn?

Archer56 has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Thermal Systems Design, Hybrid Powertrain role at Archer56 posted?

This role was posted on May 18, 2026 (52 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.