Technical Recruiter

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.

The Technical Recruiter will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and hiring non-technical talent across the Archer organization. You will collaborate closely with key hiring leaders to build strong, high-performing cross‑functional teams. This position requires a strong tactical executor with exceptional relationship‑building skills and a proven track record of successfully making key hires in fast‑paced, high‑stakes environments.

• Partner with hiring managers across all engineering groups (Powertrain, Airframe, Software, etc.) to understand hiring needs, business goals, and team dynamics.
• Develop and execute robust recruitment strategies to source and attract top technical talent.
• Manage the end‑to‑end recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding. You will drive every detail of the process, including high‑touch coordination as needed.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for critical roles.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments, ensuring alignment with the company’s culture and strategic goals.
• Provide expert advice to hiring managers on market trends, talent availability, and recruitment best practices.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience.
• Maintain accurate documentation of recruitment activities, metrics, and outcomes. Use analytics and reporting to inform our strategy going forward.

• 3+ years of experience in recruiting, ideally within an agency, startup, or corporate environment.
• Proven track record of successfully recruiting for technical roles across a variety of disciplines.
• Ability to develop high‑trust partnerships with top leaders.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong ability to assess talent and match candidates to organizational needs.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to influence and guide hiring decisions.
• Adept at managing multiple priorities and delivering results under tight deadlines.

This role will require consistent on‑site presence at our office in Santa Clara / San Jose. Expect ~3 days a week in office.

We target base pay between $100,000 – $170,000. 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  Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis.

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 unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.