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Archer Aviation Operating Corp.: H-1B salaries and sponsorship

Archer Aviation Operating Corp. filed 89 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 87. Median offered salary: $178,006.

Applications (LCAs)89
Certified87
Employer addressSan Jose, CA
H-1B dependent employerNo
Median offered salary$178,006
Middle half of salaries$156,832–$194,188
10th–90th percentile$136,277–$225,180

Does Archer Aviation Operating Corp. sponsor H-1B visas?

Archer Aviation Operating Corp. filed 89 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on Jun 13, 2025. An LCA is the first step of an H-1B petition, so the employer has sponsored or prepared to sponsor H-1B workers; it does not guarantee sponsorship for any particular job. Check the employer's own job listings.

Green card (PERM) applications at Archer Aviation Operating Corp.: 24 →

Salaries by job title

Job titleLCAsMedian salary
Systems Test Engineer3$180,000
Senior Staff Finance Business Systems Analyst2$188,162
Sr. Staff Test Engineer, Electric Engine Lead2$225,451
Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer2$122,262
Staff Manufacturing Systems Analyst2$155,043
Sr. Engineer, State Estimation and Modeling2$168,822
Senior Motor Controls Engineer1$185,000
Senior Avionics Test Engineer1$166,754
Technical Specialist, Battery1$185,000
Staff Autonomy Systems Engineer1$230,000
Sr. Engineer, Modeling & Simulation1$166,000
Equipment Design Engineer1$116,730
Senior Staff Business Systems Analyst1$133,245
Senior Flight Control Verification Engineer1$138,299
Staff Airframe Design Engineer1$170,000
Staff Development Engineer1$164,299
Senior Power Electronics Engineer1$185,000
Aerodynamics Staff Engineer1$166,000
Senior Data Scientist1$160,000
Project Manager, Powertrain Mechanicals1$165,000
Manufacturing Project Manager1$150,000
Sr Staff Architect, Manufacturing Applications1$197,829
Strategic Sourcing Manager1$198,869
Senior PLM Applications Engineer1$164,000
Staff Thermal Systems Modeling Engineer1$170,000
Structural Analyst1$140,525
Airframe Design & Analysis Engineer1$110,781
Thermal and Fluid Development Test Engineer1$116,730
Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer, Powertrain1$165,000
Staff Systems Engineer, Aircraft Systems Integration1$165,000
Staff Battery Controls Integration Engineer1$141,000
Staff Vehicle Simulation Engineer1—
Automation Controls Engineer1$141,440
BMS Verification Engineer1$141,000
Staff Analysis Engineer, Battery1$164,299
Supply Chain Manager, Avionic and EWIS1$164,902
Staff Engineer, Systems Safety1$213,595
Sr. Manager, Battery Manufacturing1$270,000
Aerospace Battery Management Software Engineer1$172,931
Senior Engineer, Propellers Test1$158,621

Applications by fiscal year

Fiscal yearLCAsMedian salary
FY202441$165,000
FY202548$182,082

Prevailing wage levels

The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.

Where the jobs are

Occupations

Latest applications

Job titleBase salaryLocationSubmittedStart dateStatus
Staff BSM Engineer$225,000–$275,000
Level IV		San Jose, CAJun 13, 2025Oct 21, 2025Certified
Sr. Engineer, State Estimation and Modeling$178,006–$195,807
Level III		San Jose, CAJun 10, 2025Oct 1, 2025Certified
Lead Engineer, EWIS$182,749–$220,000
Level IV		San Jose, CAJun 10, 2025Oct 1, 2025Certified
Sr. Staff Airframe Analysis Engineer$184,500–$225,000
Level IV		Covington, GAJun 6, 2025Jul 7, 2025Certified
Staff Automation Controls Engineer$193,500–$236,500
Level IV		San Jose, CAJun 4, 2025Jun 30, 2025Certified
Sr Software Engineer - Cabin Management Systems$132,870–$146,157
Level IV		North Attleboro, MAMay 29, 2025Oct 1, 2025Certified
Aircraft Tooling Engineer$128,690–$141,559
Level II		Santa Clara, CAMay 23, 2025Oct 1, 2025Certified
Senior Systems Engineer$182,749–$201,024
Level IV		San Jose, CAMay 21, 2025Oct 1, 2025Certified
Senior Mechanical Desing Engineer, Electric Propulsion$181,414–$221,728
Level IV		San Jose, CAMay 16, 2025Nov 14, 2025Certified
Staff Manufacturing Systems Analyst$155,043–$176,000
Level III		Covington, GAMay 15, 2025May 15, 2025Certified
Sr. Engineer, State Estimation and Modeling$159,638–$195,112
Level IV		San Jose, CAMay 8, 2025Oct 1, 2025Certified
Data Engineer$148,500–$181,500
Level I		San Jose, CAMay 8, 2025Oct 1, 2025Certified
GNC Engineer, Flight Simulation$295,312–$360,936
Level IV		San Jose, CAMay 8, 2025Oct 1, 2025Certified
Senior Design Assurance & Quality Engineer$194,875–$234,069
Level IV		San Jose, CAMay 6, 2025May 12, 2025Certified
Supply Chain Data Analyst$97,240–$106,964
Level II		San Jose, CAMay 6, 2025Oct 1, 2025Certified
Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer$145,080–$177,320
Level II		San Jose, CAApr 28, 2025Oct 1, 2025Certified
Staff Engineer, Aerospace Software$212,143–$247,063
Level II		San Jose, CAApr 25, 2025Oct 1, 2025Certified
Battery Controls Engineer$144,000–$176,000
Level II		San Jose, CAApr 25, 2025Oct 1, 2025Certified
Electromagnetic Effects Lead$213,595–$259,860
Level IV		San Jose, CAApr 25, 2025Oct 1, 2025Certified
Sr. Battery Controls Engineer$181,397–$221,265
Level IV		San Jose, CAApr 25, 2025Oct 1, 2025Certified
Staff Autonomy Software Engineer$182,749–$220,000
Level IV		San Jose, CAApr 25, 2025Jun 2, 2025Certified
Systems Engineer$111,078–$135,762
Level I		San Jose, CAApr 24, 2025Oct 1, 2025Certified
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer$181,397–$209,000
Level IV		San Jose, CAApr 24, 2025May 26, 2025Certified
Senior Software Simulation Engineer$184,500–$225,500
Level IV		San Jose, CAApr 24, 2025Jun 9, 2025Certified, then withdrawn
Mechanical Development Engineer, Electric Engine$181,397–$203,500
Level IV		San Jose, CAApr 21, 2025May 6, 2025Certified
Systems Test Engineer$182,749–$195,000
Level IV		San Jose, CAApr 15, 2025Apr 16, 2025Certified
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$181,397–$209,000
Level IV		San Jose, CAApr 11, 2025Apr 28, 2025Certified
Senior Staff eMotor Manufacturing Engineer$208,575–$254,925
Level III		San Jose, CAApr 10, 2025Oct 1, 2025Certified
Staff Technical Program Manager “ Hardware MFG$166,962–$203,500
Level IV		San Jose, CAApr 10, 2025May 12, 2025Certified
Staff Battery Manufacturing Engineer$181,397–$200,200
Level IV		San Jose, CAApr 4, 2025Apr 28, 2025Certified
Staff Power Electronics Engineer$217,256–$265,534
Level IV		San Jose, CAApr 3, 2025Oct 1, 2025Certified
Staff Manufacturing Systems Analyst$155,043–$176,000
Level III		San Jose, CAMar 19, 2025Apr 28, 2025Certified
Senior Software Verification Engineer$164,154–$198,000
Level III		San Jose, CAMar 6, 2025Apr 7, 2025Certified
Staff Engineer, Mass Properties Lead$189,426–$231,520
Level IV		Guyton, GAMar 3, 2025Aug 11, 2025Certified
Staff Applications Engineer$166,962–$203,500
Level III		San Jose, CAFeb 18, 2025Mar 17, 2025Certified
Senior Staff Software Engineer$231,300–$282,700
Level IV		San Jose, CAFeb 12, 2025Aug 1, 2025Certified
Staff Security Engineer$166,962–$203,500
Level III		San Jose, CAFeb 5, 2025Mar 17, 2025Certified, then withdrawn
Staff GNC Software Engineer, Certification$226,512–$276,848
Level IV		San Jose, CAJan 20, 2025Feb 14, 2025Certified
Staff Software Test Engineer$216,000–$264,000
Level IV		San Jose, CAJan 7, 2025Feb 17, 2025Certified
HV Battery Program Quality Engineer$181,397–$192,500
Level IV		San Jose, CAJan 6, 2025Apr 25, 2025Certified
Vice President, Program Management Office$450,000–$550,000
Level IV		San Jose, CADec 17, 2024Dec 23, 2024Certified
Program Manager, CAE$278,387–$330,000
Level IV		San Jose, CADec 16, 2024Dec 23, 2024Certified
Sr. Staff Power Transmission Engineer, Gearbox$204,930–$250,470
Level IV		San Jose, CADec 6, 2024May 30, 2025Certified
Senior Staff Finance Business Systems Analyst$201,323–$242,000
Level IV		San Jose, CANov 14, 2024Dec 2, 2024Certified
VP – Financial Planning and Analysis$338,000–$371,800
Level IV		San Jose, CANov 5, 2024Mar 28, 2025Certified
Sr. Software Engineer, Electric Engine$180,000–$198,000
Level III		San Jose, CANov 4, 2024Nov 25, 2024Certified
Senior Manufacturing Engineer$155,043–$170,500
Level III		San Jose, CAOct 11, 2024Nov 4, 2024Certified
Staff Power Engineer, Inverter$213,595–$242,000
Level IV		San Jose, CAOct 2, 2024Oct 28, 2024Certified
Supply Chain Manager, Avionic and EWIS$164,902–$176,000
Level II		San Jose, CASep 16, 2024Feb 28, 2025Certified
Staff Engineer, Systems Safety$213,595–$240,240
Level IV		San Jose, CAAug 16, 2024Oct 1, 2024Certified
Aerospace Battery Management Software Engineer$172,931–$203,940
Level II		San Jose, CAJul 19, 2024Dec 8, 2024Certified
Sr. Manager, Battery Manufacturing$270,000–$330,000
Level IV		San Jose, CAJul 19, 2024Nov 29, 2024Certified
Senior Engineer, Propellers Test$158,621–$190,000
Level III		San Jose, CAJul 17, 2024Jul 29, 2024Certified
Sr. Aerospace Battery Management Software Engineer$183,456–$221,000
Level III		San Jose, CAJun 24, 2024Dec 21, 2024Certified
Sr Staff Architect, Manufacturing Applications$197,829–$225,000
Level IV		San Jose, CAMay 30, 2024Jun 17, 2024Certified
Strategic Sourcing Manager$198,869–$215,000
Level IV		San Jose, CAMay 8, 2024May 27, 2024Certified
Senior PLM Applications Engineer$164,000–$205,000
Level IV		Covington, GAMay 7, 2024May 24, 2024Certified
Staff Thermal Systems Modeling Engineer$170,000–$250,000
Level IV		San Jose, CAMay 6, 2024May 20, 2024Certified
Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer$99,445–$140,000
Level I		San Jose, CAMay 2, 2024Oct 1, 2024Certified
Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer, Powertrain$165,000–$180,000
Level IV		San Jose, CAMay 2, 2024Oct 1, 2024Certified
Airframe Design & Analysis Engineer$110,781–$130,000
Level II		San Jose, CAMay 2, 2024Oct 1, 2024Certified
Thermal and Fluid Development Test Engineer$116,730–$150,000
Level II		San Jose, CAMay 2, 2024Oct 1, 2024Certified
Structural Analyst$140,525–$159,200
Level III		San Jose, CAMay 2, 2024Oct 1, 2024Certified
Systems Test Engineer$180,000–$195,000
Level IV		San Jose, CAMay 2, 2024Oct 1, 2024Certified
Staff Systems Engineer, Aircraft Systems Integration$165,000–$230,000
Level IV		San Jose, CAApr 30, 2024May 20, 2024Certified
Staff Battery Controls Integration Engineer$141,000–$245,000
Level III		San Jose, CAApr 29, 2024May 6, 2024Certified
Staff Vehicle Simulation Engineer$170,000–$250,000
Level IV		San Jose, CAApr 26, 2024May 20, 2024Withdrawn
Automation Controls Engineer$141,440–$175,000
Level II		San Jose, CAApr 17, 2024Apr 29, 2024Certified
BMS Verification Engineer$141,000–$245,000
Level III		San Jose, CAApr 17, 2024Apr 29, 2024Certified
Staff Analysis Engineer, Battery$164,299–$225,000
Level IV		San Jose, CAApr 3, 2024Apr 15, 2024Certified
Equipment Design Engineer$116,730–$140,000
Level II		San Jose, CAMar 21, 2024Apr 15, 2024Certified
Senior Staff Business Systems Analyst$133,245–$187,460
Level II		San Jose, CAMar 21, 2024Sep 13, 2024Certified
Staff Airframe Design Engineer$170,000–$226,600
Level IV		San Jose, CAMar 19, 2024Sep 7, 2024Certified
Senior Staff Finance Business Systems Analyst$175,000–$220,000
Level IV		San Jose, CAMar 19, 2024Apr 15, 2024Certified
Senior Flight Control Verification Engineer$138,299–$168,960
Level III		San Jose, CAMar 19, 2024Apr 8, 2024Certified
Staff Development Engineer$164,299–$285,000
Level IV		San Jose, CAMar 13, 2024Apr 8, 2024Certified
Systems Test Engineer$139,000–$153,600
Level III		San Jose, CAMar 5, 2024Apr 8, 2024Certified
Aerodynamics Staff Engineer$166,000–$286,000
Level IV		San Jose, CAFeb 15, 2024Mar 4, 2024Certified
Senior Power Electronics Engineer$185,000–$200,000
Level III		San Jose, CAFeb 15, 2024Mar 4, 2024Certified
Sr. Staff Test Engineer, Electric Engine Lead$225,451–$260,000
Level IV		San Jose, CAFeb 13, 2024Mar 11, 2024Certified
Sr. Staff Test Engineer, Electric Engine Lead$225,451–$260,000
Level IV		San Jose, CAFeb 13, 2024Mar 11, 2024Withdrawn
Senior Data Scientist$160,000–$175,000
Level II		San Jose, CAFeb 7, 2024Jun 2, 2024Certified
Project Manager, Powertrain Mechanicals$165,000–$180,000
Level IV		San Jose, CAJan 22, 2024Feb 26, 2024Certified
Manufacturing Project Manager$150,000–$165,000
Level III		San Jose, CAJan 10, 2024Feb 6, 2024Certified
Senior Motor Controls Engineer$185,000–$190,000
Level III		San Jose, CADec 19, 2023Jan 11, 2024Certified
Senior Avionics Test Engineer$166,754–$210,000
Level IV		San Jose, CADec 18, 2023Jun 14, 2024Certified
Technical Specialist, Battery$185,000
Level III		San Jose, CADec 8, 2023Dec 21, 2023Certified
Staff Autonomy Systems Engineer$230,000–$245,000
Level IV		San Jose, CANov 30, 2023Dec 18, 2023Certified
Sr. Engineer, Modeling & Simulation$166,000–$205,000
Level IV		San Jose, CANov 14, 2023Dec 18, 2023Certified

Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).