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. 

Archer is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join Archer. This internship provides a hands-on opportunity to gain practical experience within the M&P Engineering team.  This role involves supporting our internal and external testing programs, including executing various material qualifications, and applying our materials and processes specifications to applicable FAA regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have hands- on experience with mechanical testing equipment, adhesive bonding processes, and composite materials.This intern position offers the opportunity to support both internal and external testing initiatives. Responsibilities include executing diverse material qualification tests and ensuring that our materials and processes adhere to relevant regulatory standards. We are looking for a candidate with practical experience in mechanical testing equipment, composite materials, and adhesive bonding techniques.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and certification teams to ensure materials and processes meet performance and regulatory requirements
• Support various process development and material qualification programs, including writing test plans and  the generation of test databases
• Conduct mechanical testing on CFRP, adhesives, metals, and bonded joints
• Operate lab equipment (wet saws, grinders, microscopes, test frames)
• Perform bonding and composite panel preparation for small-scale testing
• Record results, document best practices, and write reports as needed
• Proficiency in CAD tools is desirable but not required

What You Need:

• Going into the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year in college career
• Familiarity with composite manufacturing, adhesive bonding, and epoxy resin systems
• Familiarity with mechanical and analytical testing equipment and methodologies
• Strong curiosity of FAA qualification requirements under 14 CFR Part 23.2260
• Self motivated and driven to complete objectives 
• Strong written, verbal, communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills

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.

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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 People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.