Lead Engineer, Avionics & Electrical – Special Programs

📋 Description

• Lead avionics and electrical design and integration for prototype vehicles.
• Support rapid prototyping end-to-end from concept to bench, ground, and flight test.
• Own avionics/electrical discipline within Special Programs: standards & integration.
• Evaluate feasibility of new opportunities and required approaches.
• Serve as cross-functional tech contributor across Special Programs as needed.
• Produce technical documentation, trade studies, and analysis for reviews/decisions.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Avionics, or Computer Engineering (advanced degree a plus)
• Demonstrated experience in avionics or electrical systems design and integration for aerospace/defense
• Familiarity with data bus and communication protocols (ARINC, CAN, MIL-STD-1553) a plus
• Work across full lifecycle—from concept to prototype—in a fast-paced env
• Evaluate technical feasibility of early-stage concepts
• Comfort operating as a generalist, contributing outside core focus area

🎁 Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations available for applicants.
• Equal Opportunity employer promoting diversity and inclusivity.
• No external recruiting agencies; contact People@archer.com.
• No visa sponsorship for this position.
• Opportunity to work on defense-focused rapid-prototyping projects.