Archer
Ground Support Equipment Engineer, Hybrid Powertrain
About this role
Archer Aviation seeks a Ground Support Equipment Engineer to lead GSE design and certification for hybrid-electric aircraft powertrains. You'll manage the complete lifecycle of ground support systems covering refueling, cooling, hydraulics, and maintenance while collaborating with manufacturing and operations teams.
What you'll do
- Own ground support equipment design, certification, and testing for hybrid powertrain systems
- Define operational procedures for refueling, cooling, hydraulics, exhaust, and power management equipment
- Conduct systems engineering for GSE operations, repair, and maintenance workflows
- Manage design lifecycle from concept through manufacturing interface
- Present technical designs and rationale to cross-functional stakeholders
- Develop comprehensive technical documentation and reports
What they're looking for
- Ground support equipment engineering
- Complex systems engineering
- Aviation GSE knowledge
- Industry-standard design tools and methods
- Systems integration and lifecycle management
- Technical writing and documentation
- Cross-functional stakeholder communication
- Problem-solving and independent leadership
Benefits
- Base salary range: $172,000 - $216,000
- Pay-for-performance compensation culture
- Hybrid work arrangement in San Jose, California
- Reasonable workplace accommodations available
- Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace
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Archer
Archer develops all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for sustainable aviation. The company is hiring engineers across electrical integration, software, aerodynamics, and controls to build and validate autonomous flight systems, propulsion architectures, and aircraft design.
View all jobs at ArcherLikely interview questions
- Can you walk us through your experience designing or managing ground support equipment in aviation, and what types of systems have you worked with?
- Describe your approach to managing the full design lifecycle of complex ground support equipment from concept through manufacturing and operational deployment.