What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Printed Circuit Board Designer 6-month contract position at Archer?
Company Description Archer (NYSE: ACHR) is designing and developing the key enabling technologies and aircraft that will power the future of aviation. The company is focused on advancing electric air taxi solutions that transform urban mobility. As the Official Air Taxi Provider for the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games and Team USA, Archer operates at the forefront of next-generation aerospace innovation. Team members have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge systems that will help shape sustainable, scalable air transportation. To learn more, visit www.archer.com.
Role Description As a Senior Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Designer at Archer, you will lead the design, layout, and documentation of complex PCBs for aerospace applications. In this full-time, on-site role based in Greater Boston, you will collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, systems, and manufacturing engineers to translate requirements and schematics into robust, manufacturable PCB designs. Your day-to-day work will include component placement, high-speed routing, stack-up definition, impedance control, and design reviews, as well as preparing fabrication and assembly documentation. You will support prototype builds, lead design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-test (DFT) efforts, and troubleshoot issues identified during testing and validation. You will also help define and improve PCB design standards, tools, and best practices to ensure reliability, safety, and compliance with aerospace and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
Role Description As a Senior Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Designer at Archer, you will lead the design, layout, and documentation of complex PCBs for aerospace applications. In this full-time, on-site role based in Greater Boston, you will collaborate closely with electrical, mechanical, systems, and manufacturing engineers to translate requirements and schematics into robust, manufacturable PCB designs. Your day-to-day work will include component placement, high-speed routing, stack-up definition, impedance control, and design reviews, as well as preparing fabrication and assembly documentation. You will support prototype builds, lead design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and design-for-test (DFT) efforts, and troubleshoot issues identified during testing and validation. You will also help define and improve PCB design standards, tools, and best practices to ensure reliability, safety, and compliance with aerospace and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Strong foundation in Circuit Design and Electronics, with proven experience translating schematics into complex, multi-layer PCB layouts.
- Expertise in Analog design, including low-noise, precision, and mixed-signal circuits used in sensing, control, and power management.
- Background in Electrical Engineering, with a bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
- Hands-on experience with Radio Frequency (RF) design and layout techniques, including controlled impedance routing, grounding, and shielding for RF and high-speed signals.
- Proficiency with industry-standard PCB CAD tools (Altium Designer), and experience generating fabrication and assembly packages.
- Demonstrated ability to apply DFM/DFT principles, work with PCB fabricators and assemblers, and resolve manufacturing and assembly issues.
- Familiarity with relevant standards and best practices (e.g., IPC standards, aerospace or automotive reliability requirements, EMC/EMI considerations).
- Strong documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to mentor less-experienced designers.
- Experience in aerospace, automotive, or other safety-critical industries is highly desirable.