About the job
Archer Aviation Inc. is developing all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in San Jose, California. The company focuses on sustainable air travel and values a diverse, inclusive team to drive innovation and collective achievement.
Role overview
The Lab Architect leads the design, development, and continuous improvement of Archer's integrated lab ecosystem supporting eVTOL programs. This work covers Iron Bird platforms, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems, and a range of simulation and testing infrastructure. The position blends strategic planning with hands-on execution, shaping the technical foundation for testing aircraft systems from early prototypes through FAA certification.
What you will do
- Design and architect the integrated lab ecosystem, including Iron Birds, HILs, and system benches.
- Establish simulation architecture that connects aircraft systems, simulation models, and hardware in real time.
- Define physical, electrical, networking, and computational infrastructure for the labs.
- Lead cross-disciplinary design reviews for new test platforms and upgrades.
- Enhance configuration management and traceability to support certification.
- Collaborate with certification authorities during testing, audits, inspections, and method reviews.
- Develop long-term plans to integrate AI, machine learning, and automation into lab operations, including automated testing and data pipelines.
- Provide technical mentorship and guide architectural decisions across lab projects.
Requirements
- Extensive experience building complex aerospace testing labs and integrating real-time simulation environments.
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through system integration and regulatory compliance.
- Background in advancing automation and AI-driven workflows to improve testing efficiency and scalability.
Location
This role is based in San Jose, California, United States.
