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Senior Power Electronics Engineer - Inverter Design

Archer AviationSan Jose, California, United States
On-site Full-time $162K/yr - $222K/yr

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience. A minimum of 8 years of experience in electrical system and circuit board design. Extensive knowledge and practical experience with both traditional and modern power electronic technologies, including but not limited to:Inverter technology for variable speed motor drives (MOSFETs, rectifiers, and gate driver PWM technologies). Passive power components such as inductors, capacitors, resistors, and transformers. Power electronics system architecture design and hardware integration. Motor drive and power system integration.

About the job

Archer Aviation, located in San Jose, California, is pioneering the development of an innovative all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, dedicated to enhancing the future of sustainable air mobility. Our groundbreaking design focuses on creating a quieter, eco-friendly aircraft capable of transporting four passengers with minimal environmental impact.

We aspire to achieve remarkable advancements and tackle complex challenges, believing that a diverse workplace fosters smarter solutions, deeper insights, and collective success. Our commitment to inclusivity and equity ensures that we celebrate and support all members of our team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop high-density, fault-tolerant motor controllers, including drivers, sensors, power stages, and embedded control interfaces.
  • Oversee all aspects of power electronics design, including components, circuits, modules, and system integration.
  • Optimize passive component designs within power electronics systems.
  • Conduct EMC and lightning design, analysis, and testing for both low and high voltage electronic systems.
  • Lead new design projects from inception to production in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
  • Take ownership of the entire hardware lifecycle—from specification through design, prototyping, reliability validation, and manufacturing.
    • Conduct requirements capture, topology trade-studies, and performance modeling.
    • Design, review, and assemble schematics and PCBs.
    • Execute prototype verification tests to validate concepts.
    • Analyze test data and reports to confirm functional and performance specifications.
    • Troubleshoot and perform root cause analyses on both prototype and production designs.

About Archer Aviation

Archer Aviation is at the forefront of sustainable aviation technology, committed to creating an all-electric aircraft that redefines air travel. Our mission is to enhance urban air mobility, making it accessible, safe, and environmentally friendly. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique contributions of every team member.

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