Quality Engineering 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.

What You’ll Do:
Archer is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quality Engineering Intern to join our Quality team. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to gain practical experience in product quality processes. The successful candidate will play a key role in deploying processes that ensure Archer delivers safe, compliant products—right the first time, on time, every time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Logistics, and Manufacturing, to achieve production and certification goals.
• Work with Engineers on Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and control plan development as part of the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methodology.
• Assist with First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 requirements.
• Perform hands-on hardware activities such as visual and dimensional inspections of in-process and finished goods using calibrated measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers).
• Document and investigate product nonconformances (NCRs) and prepare detailed reports.
• Participate in root cause analysis and support corrective action development for identified defects.
• Assist in process improvement projects focused on reducing scrap, minimizing rework, or improving quality processes.
• Support the standardization of inspection procedures and work instructions.
• Interface with engineers, manufacturing technicians, and program management to accomplish objectives safely and efficiently.
• Participate in engineering change reviews to assess quality impacts.

What You Need:

• Currently enrolled in a degree program related to Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial) at an accredited University, preferably a Junior going into your Senior year.
• Proficient in conducting data analysis using software like Microsoft Office suite, Power BI, and similar tools.
• Solid analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities, both written and verbal, coupled with adept multitasking skills to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Proactive and capable of independently driving tasks to completion.
• Aligned with Archer’s core values.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Basic familiarity with Quality Standards such as AS9100 or ISO 9001 
• Familiarity with manufacturing or fabrication tools, equipment, and software
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and 6S principles
• Familiarity with the aviation industry

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. 

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 $20 - $25 per hour. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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 . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

 

Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's . Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time. Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to . All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.