Senior Manufacturing Design Engineer, GSE

Archer • Santa Clara, CA

16h

About The Position

As we move from production into flight test and early operations, we’re standing up the infrastructure required to support aircraft once they enter service. The Ground Support Equipment Engineer (GSE) will be the primary POC for the definition and deployment of ground support equipment required to maintain and service Archer eVTOL aircraft in the field. This role is responsible for ensuring aircraft are fully supported once they leave the factory—across early operational sites, including international locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience
• 6+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing engineering, sustainment engineering, or GSE development
• Experience supporting in-service aircraft in a flight line, sustainment, or operational environment
• Hands-on experience with ground support equipment, including defining or deploying equipment
• Working knowledge of aircraft mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (~10–15%)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with NX, Teamcenter, and SAP MES
• Experience adapting or modifying equipment for new use cases or environments
• Experience with eVTOL, Advanced Air Mobility, or with battery systems and charging infrastructure
• International site deployment experience
• A&P certification or equivalent aviation maintenance background

Responsibilities

• Define the ground support equipment (GSE) required for aircraft maintenance, servicing, and return-to-flight
• Translate aircraft and maintenance requirements into equipment specifications and site-level needs
• Support supplier selection, technical evaluation, procurement, and delivery coordination
• Lead equipment readiness for new operational sites, including receiving, staging, and validation
• Support initial aircraft arrival and early operational activities
• Partner cross-functionally with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Flight Ops, and Battery teams
• Establish a baseline GSE framework that can be replicated across future sites

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level