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# Technical Lead

- **Company:** Archer Aviation
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $207,000.0 - $259,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Model Validation
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/technical-lead-turbogenerator-archer-8808348

## About the Role

* BS / MS / PhD in a related scientific or engineering field.
 * 10+ years experience in turboshaft design and engine control
 * Strong fundamentals and demonstrated understanding of turboshaft operation
 * Experience with industry-standard tools, methods and processes
 * Ability to do things faster but just as rigorously
 * Strong experience with applying Part-33 / CS-E in novel systems programs
 * A systematic approach to problem-solving and the ability to communicate complex, technical rationale to multidisciplinary stakeholders.
 * Extremely self-motivated with the ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience writing comprehensive technical reports and documents.

Nice to have:

 * Prior experience with hybrid-electric aircraft, eVTOLs, or hybrid automotive powertrains
 * Familiarity with FAA or EASA certification of electric powertrains and propulsion systems
 * Knowledge of simulation model validation, model calibration, and uncertainty quantification methods.

## Description

* Manage the turbogenerator team, including varied experts on fuel, turbine design, exhaust and thermal etc.
 * Ensure the turboshaft can be integrated, tested and certified within our aircraft
 * Understand and optimize the turboshaft design for the integrated unit
 * Manage technical, certification, program and other risks to ensure we are successful
 * Directing turbogenerator testing, verification and certification programs
 * Defining the wider turboshaft sub-systems and integration challenges to mechanical engineers, systems engineers and others
 * Define the strategy for turboshaft and turbogenerator development as well as the wider hybrid-powertrain strategy


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