Quality Engineer 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 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 Quality Engineering Intern to join our Quality team. This internship provides a hands-on opportunity to gain practical experience into Product Quality. The successful candidate will be instrumental in deploying processes that allow Archer to build safe, compliant products that are right the first time, on-time, every time.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate closely with the quality team to identify areas where processes can be improved, continuous improvement initiatives can be fostered, efficiency can be enhanced, and costs can be reduced.
• Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), internal audits, and help champion continuous improvement initiatives with cross functional stakeholders.
• Analyze the existing Product Quality Assurance processes, including inspection plan methods and nonconformance handling, to identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency without compromising quality.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, logistics, and manufacturing, to achieve production and certification goals.
• Interface with engineers, maintainers, technicians, and program management to accomplish objectives safely and efficiently.
• Engage in a product focused on Continuous Improvement levering principles from Lean, Six Sigma and Advanced Quality Planning concepts.

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 tools, equipment, and software
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and 6S principles
• Familiarity with the aviation industry
• Located in the San Francisco Bay Area

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.