Airframe Intern
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.
This internship is a part of a 10-week full-time summer internship program opportunity. This role will be based at Archer’s headquarters in San Jose, California and relocation or housing will not be provided.
What You’ll Do:
- Assisting team members in developing designs in Siemens NX and supporting documentation using the Google software suite
- Apply design for manufacturing concepts to create designs that are cost effective and easy to fabricate at rate.
- Work closely with other engineers on the interiors, mechanisms, design, stress, and M&P teams
- Support technical and program management interactions with our suppliers
What You Need:
- Rising junior or senior at accredited college or university in an engineering or science discipline
- Ability to learn and adapt within an ambiguous environment
- Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong organization and project management skills
- Eager to learn, positive attitude, and highly motivated
Bonus Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Google suite applications
- Knowledge of Siemens NX
- Familiarity with small passenger aircraft or helicopters
- Experience with composites or mechanisms
Summer 2026 Internship Program Details:
- This internship is a part of a 10-week full-time summer internship program opportunity. Program dates are:
- May 26, 2026 - July 31, 2026
- June 15, 2026 - August 21, 2026
- *We will not be able to accommodate interns outside of these two program dates.
- This role will be based at Archer in San Jose, CA
- Relocation and housing will not be provided.
Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.
At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $25.00 - $35.00 per hour. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.