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:

• Program and operate multi-axis CNC milling machines
• Design and build shop fixtures and tools
• Procure, install, organize and maintain shop equipment
• Manage common shop supplies inventory and ordering.
• Work with engineers and facilities technicians to maintain a clean, safe and useable lab and shop space
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment
• Operate a manual lathe and mill to create components and fixtures
• Perform inspections and measurements of product dimensions using basic Quality Control measuring tools, CMM, calipers, micrometer, depth gauges, measurement microscope etc.
• Order and procure tools and materials as required
• Provide solutions or alternative approaches to solve technical manufacturing problems
• Support engineering activities including prototype development, proof of concept studies, process and assembly validation.
• Help develop, draft, and update assembly documentation to guide others in assembly processes, train others as needed

What you need:

• Associate’s Degree, or equivalent extensive practical experience as CNC machinist
• CNC machining and programming experience
• Manual Mill and Lathe experience
• Direct hands on build experience with mechanical and electronic assemblies
• Excellent documentation and written communication; proficient using Microsoft Office
• Forklift experience
• Basic knowledge of drafting standards (read and interpret construction and mechanical drawings) to produce parts and assemblies
• Preferred: Basic CAD design experience (i.e. NX, Catia, Solidworks)
• Preferred: Fusion 360 experience
• Experience using inspection tools (caliper, micrometer, height gage, etc.. …)
• Familiarity with 5S or similar workplace organization methods
• Experience building high quality engineered assemblies using technical drawings
• Experience following all aspects of maintenance safety protocol (LOTO, 5S, Arc Flash, etc.).
• Ability to occasionally conduct physically demanding test activities and ability to lift 50 lbs

Bonus Qualifications:

• Direct experience with aviation builds and assembly
• Passion for aviation and eVTOLs
• Welding Experience (MIG/TIG)

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 $36.00/hr - $45.00/hr. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as 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 [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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 [email protected]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.