Staff Electronic Component Engineer

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Archer

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San Jose, CA, United States

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:

  • Evaluate and approve electronic and electromechanical components for use in new designs.
  • Maintain the Approved Vendor List (AVL) and component database (PLM, ERP systems).
  • Work closely with engineering and procurement teams to ensure component availability and cost optimization.
  • Identify and qualify alternate parts to mitigate supply risks or obsolescence issues.
  • Monitor component lifecycle status (Active, EOL) and ensure timely action on at-risk parts.
  • Validate component specifications and performance parameters against manufacturer datasheets.
  • Ensure all components conform to industry standards (IPC, JEDEC, AECQ, etc.) and internal design guidelines.
  • Conduct component audits to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance requirements.
  • Provide input during design reviews regarding component selection, reliability, and performance.
  • Support component derating analysis and reliability assessments.
  • Manage component revision control and change notifications.
  • Understanding of BOM management and electronic manufacturing processes.
  • Participate in DFMEA, PFMEA, and failure analysis related to electronic components.

What you need:

  • 7+ years of experience in component engineering and electronic component management.
  • Familiarity with PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter) and component databases.
  • Hands-on experience with industry standards (IPC, JEDEC, AECQ) and electronic component specifications.
  • Understanding of BOM management and electronic manufacturing processes.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Experience in regulatory compliance (RoHS, REACH, UL).
  • Experience with integration of component data into ECAD tools (Altium) and PLM systems.
  • Knowledge of reliability testing, FMEA, and derating analysis for electronic components.
  • Prior experience working in a high-reliability industry (aerospace, medical, automotive, etc.).
  • Passion for aviation and eVTOLs.
  • Experience with integration of component data into ECAD tools (Altium) and PLM systems.
  • Knowledge of reliability testing, FMEA, and derating analysis for electronic components.
  • Prior experience working in a high-reliability industry (aerospace, medical, automotive, etc.).
  • Passion for aviation and eVTOLs.

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 $163,200.00 - $204,000.00. 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 people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.


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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.
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