Propulsion Controls Engineer - Power Electronics

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.

Archer is seeking a talented Propulsion Control Engineer to join our mission of advancing sustainable urban air mobility. In this role, you will design, develop, and validate control systems for electric propulsion technologies that power our cutting-edge eVTOL (electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing) aircraft. The ideal candidate brings expertise in embedded C programming, resonant converter control design, power electronics, and DC-DC converters. You will collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to ensure the safety, efficiency, and performance of propulsion systems that redefine the future of transportation.

What you'll do:

• Design and implement control algorithms for electric propulsion systems using embedded C code.
• Develop and optimize resonant converter control designs to maximize power efficiency and system reliability.
• Integrate and validate power electronics components, with a focus on DC-DC converters, within propulsion systems.
• Conduct simulations, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, and system validation to meet stringent aerospace performance standards.
• Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and software teams to troubleshoot and enhance propulsion control performance.
• Document technical designs, test results, and software iterations while adhering to aerospace development processes.
• Support the integration and testing of propulsion systems during prototype development and flight test phases.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of control strategies aligned with Archer’s mission of sustainable aviation.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in control systems engineering, ideally in electric propulsion or power electronics.
• Proficiency in writing and debugging embedded C code for real-time applications.
• Strong knowledge of resonant converter control design and its application in high-efficiency power systems.
• Expertise in power electronics, particularly DC-DC converter design and implementation.
• Experience with validation techniques, including simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) and HIL testing.
• Familiarity with microcontrollers and communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, CAN).
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, and innovative team environment.

Bonus:

• Experience with electric propulsion systems for aerospace or electric vehicle applications.
• Knowledge of motor control, battery management systems, or high-voltage power electronics.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254) for safety-critical systems.
• Proficiency in Python or C++ for scripting, automation, or data analysis.