Sr. Automation Controls Engineer

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Archer Aviation

Compensation

$126,700 - $158,400/year

San Jose, California, United States

On-site

Posted March 24, 2026

Job Description

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.

About The Role:

As part of Archer’s mission to scale production of our cutting-edge eVTOL aircraft, we are seeking an Sr. Automation Controls Engineer to help design and build manufacturing automation at scale. This role goes beyond maintaining existing lines—it’s about architecting intelligent manufacturing systems from the ground up. We’re looking for a hands-on technical engineer who thrives on turning complex designs into reliable, scalable solutions, bridging the gap between early R&D concepts and flight-ready hardware.

The primary objective of this role is to collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative machine and process concepts. You will lead the full controls system lifecycle, including programming PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and servo drives. In addition, this role involves drafting detailed electrical schematics and overseeing the procurement and fabrication of electrical control panels.

What You’ll Do:

Assist in the development of high-volume production systems, from early process feasibility studies through scalable production
Contribute to the development of Equipment Development Standards and templates to drive hardware and software standardization across the factory
Partner with external system integrators to deliver equipment that meets Archer standards and specifications
Provide machine design feedback from an electrical, controls, and machine/operator safety perspective; drive implementation with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, Archer standards, equipment specifications, and field labeling
Support installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment and tooling alongside system integrators
Develop, deploy, and validate MES interfaces to production equipment
Build HMIs from scratch and improve existing HMIs, with a focus on ignition and V8 systems
Support in-line troubleshooting of electrical systems, control panels, field devices, and safe