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Archer Aviation Inc.: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Archer Aviation Inc. filed 122 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 120. Median offered salary: $188,760.
Does Archer Aviation Inc. sponsor H-1B visas?
Archer Aviation Inc. filed 122 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on Jun 22, 2026. 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 Inc.: 8 →
Salaries by job title
| Job title | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Battery Management Software Engineer | 3 | $180,000 |
| Sr. Battery Controls Engineer | 3 | $196,826 |
| Electric Engine Software Engineer | 2 | $228,757 |
| Sr. Simulation Software Engineer | 2 | $165,000 |
| Sr. Aerospace Electric Engine Software Engineer | 2 | $195,000 |
| AI Research Engineer | 2 | $216,000 |
| Sr. Staff Program Manager, Air Vehicle Integration | 2 | $204,250 |
| Airframe Design & Analysis Engineer | 2 | $128,250 |
| Senior BMS Engineer | 1 | $205,000 |
| Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Electric Propulsion | 1 | $185,000 |
| Sr. Aerospace Battery Management Software Engineer | 1 | $175,000 |
| Sr. Manager, Airframe Design | 1 | $175,000 |
| Aerospace Software Verification Engineer | 1 | $140,000 |
| Head of Business Development | 1 | $249,912 |
| Program Manager, Electric Engine | 1 | $192,317 |
| Battery Manufacturing Engineer | 1 | $113,000 |
| Senior Software Engineer - DevOps &Test | 1 | $185,000 |
| Sr. Automation Controls Engineer | 1 | $175,000 |
| Sr. Data Analyst | 1 | $135,000 |
| Senior Application Engineer - Teamcenter | 1 | $164,000 |
| Sr. Aerospace Electric Software Engineer | 1 | $195,000 |
| Senior Application Engineer | 1 | $195,000 |
| Battery Engineer | 1 | $145,000 |
| Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | 1 | $141,000 |
| Senior Accountant | 1 | $120,000 |
| Mechanical Design Engineer | 1 | $121,000 |
| Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Battery | 1 | $171,000 |
| Aerospace Software Verification and Automation Engineer | 1 | $184,000 |
| Senior Test Engineer - Electrical | 1 | $150,000 |
| Staff Motor Manufacturing Engineer | 1 | $167,400 |
| Staff Electric Engine System Engineer, Electrical | 1 | $217,630 |
| Sr. IPT Quality Lead | 1 | $186,000 |
| Sr Manager, Dimensional Engineering | 1 | $294,300 |
| Manager eCAD | 1 | $180,000 |
| Staff Manufacturing Systems Analyst | 1 | $158,995 |
| Senior Electric Propulsion Test Engineer | 1 | $165,000 |
| Sr. Manager, Loads & Dynamics | 1 | $282,880 |
| Loads & Dynamics Manager | 1 | $282,880 |
| Sr. Staff SAP Business Analyst, Costing | 1 | $190,819 |
| BMS Simulation Engineer | 1 | $159,890 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 29 | $180,000 |
| FY2024 | 1 | $150,000 |
| FY2025 | 16 | $187,741 |
| FY2026 | 76 | $190,000 |
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
- Mechanical Engineers28
- Electrical Engineers22
- Software Developers15
- Architectural and Engineering Managers10
- Aerospace Engineers10
- Data Scientists5
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer5
- Project Management Specialists5
- Industrial Engineers3
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects3
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. Thermal Engineer, Propulsion | $152,000–$168,000 Level I | San Jose, CA | Jun 22, 2026 | Jul 13, 2026 | Certified |
| Principal Business Intelligence Engineer | $266,000–$294,000 Level IV | Issaquah, WA | Jun 22, 2026 | Jul 27, 2026 | Certified |
| Sr. Staff Battery Engineer | $197,780–$218,600 Level III | San Jose, CA | Jun 17, 2026 | Dec 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Staff DFM Engineer | $237,500–$262,500 Level IV | San Jose, CA | Jun 12, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | Certified |
| Staff Vehicle Simulation Engineer - Modeling & Simulation | $213,520–$235,996 Level IV | San Jose, CA | Jun 11, 2026 | Dec 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Cabin Noise & Vibration Staff Engineer | $187,782–$197,171 Level IV | San Jose, CA | Jun 5, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Battery Controls Integration Engineer | $139,443–$152,250 Level II | San Jose, CA | Jun 4, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 | Certified |
| Staff Test Engineer, Electrical | $199,500–$220,500 Level III | San Jose, CA | Jun 3, 2026 | Nov 27, 2026 | Certified |
| Airframe Design & Analysis Engineer | $137,750–$152,250 Level I | San Jose, CA | May 28, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Principal Condition Monitoring Engineer | $256,500–$283,500 Level IV | San Jose, CA | May 28, 2026 | Jun 8, 2026 | Certified |
| Sr. Simulation HIL Software Engineer | $226,138–$237,445 Level III | San Jose, CA | May 13, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | Certified |
| Operations Program Manager, Powertrain | $180,500–$199,500 Level IV | San Jose, CA | May 12, 2026 | Jun 29, 2026 | Certified |
| Development Test Engineer, Engine | $158,995–$166,945 Level III | San Jose, CA | May 4, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Hardware Test Development Engineer | $131,100–$144,900 Level I | San Jose, CA | May 4, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Sr. Automation Controls Engineer, SCADA & Vision | $159,600–$176,400 Level IV | Covington, GA | May 4, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Test Engineer - Propulsion | $142,500–$157,500 Level II | San Jose, CA | May 4, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Manager, Battery Manufacturing | $199,500–$220,500 Level III | San Jose, CA | May 4, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Electrical Engineer, Power Electroincs | $159,890–$173,250 Level II | San Jose, CA | May 4, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Integration and Test Engineer, Electric Propulsion | $191,360–$211,504 Level IV | San Jose, CA | May 4, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Staff Program Manager | $209,000–$231,000 Level IV | San Jose, CA | May 4, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Mechanical Engineer, Battery | $185,869–$195,162 Level IV | San Jose, CA | May 4, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Staff Integration Engineer | $209,000–$231,000 Level IV | San Jose, CA | May 4, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Mechanical Test Engineer, Electric Engine | $146,775–$162,225 Level II | San Jose, CA | May 4, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Airframe Design & Analysis Engineer | $118,750–$131,250 Level I | San Jose, CA | May 4, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Staff Propulsion Systems Control Engineer | $217,630–$229,873 Level IV | San Jose, CA | Apr 30, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Staff Design Engineer, Closures | $199,500–$220,500 Level IV | San Jose, CA | Apr 29, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Electronics Design & Integration Engineer | $137,750–$152,250 Level I | San Jose, CA | Apr 27, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Power Electronics Assembly (PEA) Manufacturing Engineer | $145,205–$152,465 Level III | San Jose, CA | Apr 27, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior AI Research Engineer | $175,750–$194,250 Level II | San Jose, CA | Apr 27, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Staff Integration Architect & iPaaS Engineer | $210,746–$221,550 Level IV | San Jose, CA | Apr 27, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Certified |
| Manager, Propulsion Power Electronics | $247,000–$273,000 Level II | San Jose, CA | Apr 17, 2026 | May 18, 2026 | Certified |
| Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, Charge Control Unit | $188,760–$198,198 Level III | San Jose, CA | Apr 15, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Sr. Battery Controls Engineer | $197,621–$218,423 Level III | San Jose, CA | Apr 13, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | Certified |
| Manufacturing Systems Integration Analyst | $129,792–$136,500 Level II | San Jose, CA | Apr 13, 2026 | May 18, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Electronics Engineer, Design & Analysis | $186,472–$204,750 Level III | San Jose, CA | Apr 13, 2026 | May 11, 2026 | Certified |
| Staff Systems Engineer, HVPS/BMS | $213,750–$236,250 Level IV | San Jose, CA | Apr 8, 2026 | Apr 27, 2026 | Certified |
| Manager, EPS Hybrid | $213,512–$222,750 Level II | San Jose, CA | Apr 6, 2026 | May 11, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Maintenance Engineer | $166,012–$183,488 Level III | San Jose, CA | Apr 2, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Sr. Staff Program Manager, Air Vehicle Integration | $218,500–$241,500 Level IV | San Jose, CA | Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 | Certified |
| Staff Equipment Design Engineer | $185,869–$199,537 Level IV | San Jose, CA | Mar 27, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 | Certified |
| Sr. Power Electronics Integration Engineer | $188,760–$204,750 Level III | San Jose, CA | Mar 27, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | Certified |
| Sr. Battery Controls Engineer | $196,826–$217,544 Level IV | San Jose, CA | Mar 23, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Sr. ECS Thermal Analysis Engineer | $187,782–$197,400 Level IV | San Jose, CA | Mar 18, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | Certified |
| Head of Enterprise Data & Analytics | $294,500–$325,500 Level IV | San Jose, CA | Mar 12, 2026 | Apr 12, 2026 | Certified |
| Staff Architect, PLM | $223,142–$236,250 Level IV | San Jose, CA | Mar 12, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 | Certified |
| Principal Engineering Program Manager, Structural Integrity | $310,650–$343,350 E-3 · Level IV | San Jose, CA | Mar 10, 2026 | Mar 23, 2026 | Certified |
| Sr. Staff Program Manager, Air Vehicle Integration | $190,000–$210,000 Level IV | San Jose, CA | Mar 4, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | Certified |
| Staff Electric Engine Test Engineer, Durability | $188,760–$199,500 Level III | San Jose, CA | Feb 23, 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | Certified |
| Mechanical Development Engineer, Electric Engine | $185,869–$203,962 Level IV | San Jose, CA | Feb 18, 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 | Certified |
| Sr. Data Scientist | $202,354–$223,654 Level II | San Jose, CA | Feb 17, 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 | Certified |
| Sr Staff Thermal Engineer, Propulsion | $218,500–$241,500 Level IV | San Jose, CA | Feb 12, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 | Certified |
| Program Manager, Integrated Labs | $204,250–$225,750 Level I | San Jose, CA | Feb 9, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 | Certified |
| Aerospace Verification and Automation Engineer | $189,217–$209,135 Level III | San Jose, CA | Feb 4, 2026 | Feb 16, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Manager of Data Engineering | $285,000–$315,000 Level II | San Jose, CA | Feb 3, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Aerospace Battery Management Software | $191,704–$234,304 Level III | San Jose, CA | Jan 20, 2026 | Feb 9, 2026 | Certified |
| Staff SAP ABAP Developer | $168,300–$205,700 Level III | San Jose, CA | Jan 14, 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Software Engineer | $188,760–$209,000 Level III | San Jose, CA | Jan 14, 2026 | Feb 9, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Manager, Indirect Sourcing | $184,500–$225,500 Level II | San Jose, CA | Jan 12, 2026 | Feb 16, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Supply Chain Data Analyst | $131,248–$154,000 Level I | San Jose, CA | Jan 2, 2026 | Jan 26, 2026 | Certified |
| Aerospace Electric Engine Embedded Software Engineer | $226,138–$249,260 Level III | San Jose, CA | Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 | Certified |
| Staff Autonomy Software Engineer | $187,782–$242,000 Level IV | San Jose, CA | Dec 30, 2025 | Feb 1, 2026 | Certified |
| ECS Electrical HV Integrator Engineer | $217,630–$242,000 Level IV | San Jose, CA | Dec 30, 2025 | Feb 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior BMS MBD Software Engineer, Flight Software | $166,500–$203,500 Level II | San Jose, CA | Dec 17, 2025 | Jan 26, 2026 | Certified |
| ¿Senior Mechanical Engineer, Battery HV Distribution¿ | $162,000–$198,000 Level I | San Jose, CA | Dec 3, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 | Certified |
| ¿Electric Engineer Software Manager | $223,142–$258,500 Level IV | San Jose, CA | Nov 21, 2025 | Dec 8, 2025 | Certified |
| Sr. Supply Chain Business Process Analyst¿ | $130,500–$159,500 Level II | San Jose, CA | Nov 18, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | Certified |
| Program Manager, Electric Propulsion System | $213,512–$253,000 part-time · Level II | San Jose, CA | Nov 18, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Staff Engineer, Aerospace Battery Management Software | $226,138–$248,752 Level III | San Jose, CA | Nov 13, 2025 | Nov 20, 2025 | Certified |
| ¿Senior Application Engineer - PLM¿ | $190,591–$232,945 Level IV | Tampa, FL | Nov 12, 2025 | Nov 20, 2025 | Certified |
| Sr. Staff Site Reliability Engineer | $193,500–$236,500 Level IV | San Jose, CA | Nov 12, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | Certified |
| Charge Control Unit Aerospace Embedded Software Manager | $216,000–$264,000 Level II | San Jose, CA | Nov 10, 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 | Certified |
| Electric Engine Software Engineer | $264,514–$290,965 Level IV | San Jose, CA | Nov 4, 2025 | Apr 17, 2026 | Certified |
| Sr. Product Quality Engineer | $145,205–$167,200 Level III | San Jose, CA | Nov 4, 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior BMS (Battery Management Systems) Software Engineer¿ | $188,760–$209,000 Level III | San Jose, CA | Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 | Certified |
| Manager, PLM & CAD Systems Group | $208,467–$254,793 Level III | Covington, GA | Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 8, 2025 | Certified |
| Staff Design Engineer, Gearbox | $189,000–$231,000 Level IV | San Jose, CA | Sep 24, 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 | Certified |
| Staff Motor Manufacturing Engineer | $167,400–$204,600 Level II | San Jose, CA | Sep 23, 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 | Certified |
| Sr. IPT Quality Lead | $186,000 Level IV | San Jose, CA | Sep 12, 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 | Certified |
| Staff Electric Engine System Engineer, Electrical | $217,630–$239,800 Level IV | San Jose, CA | Sep 12, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 | Certified |
| Manager eCAD | $180,000–$220,000 Level IV | Novi, MI | Sep 9, 2025 | Oct 6, 2025 | Certified |
| Sr Manager, Dimensional Engineering | $294,300–$359,700 Level IV | San Jose, CA | Sep 9, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | Certified |
| Staff Manufacturing Systems Analyst | $158,995–$176,000 Level III | San Jose, CA | Sep 2, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior Electric Propulsion Test Engineer | $165,000–$181,500 Level III | San Jose, CA | Aug 25, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Sr. Manager, Loads & Dynamics | $282,880–$330,000 E-3 · Level IV | San Jose, CA | Aug 22, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Loads & Dynamics Manager | $282,880–$330,000 E-3 · Level IV | San Jose, CA | Aug 4, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Certified |
| Sr. Staff SAP Business Analyst, Costing | $190,819–$231,000 Level IV | San Jose, CA | Jul 30, 2025 | Sep 8, 2025 | Certified |
| BMS Simulation Engineer | $159,890–$175,879 Level II | San Jose, CA | Jul 24, 2025 | Aug 18, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior BMS Software Engineer | $187,741–$221,793 Level II | San Jose, CA | Jul 22, 2025 | Jan 13, 2026 | Certified |
| Staff BMS Engineer | $225,000–$275,000 Level IV | San Jose, CA | Jul 18, 2025 | Oct 21, 2025 | Certified |
| Staff SAP Basis Engineer | $180,000–$198,000 Level IV | San Jose, CA | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 | Certified |
| AI Research Engineer | $216,000–$264,000 Level II | San Jose, CA | Jun 30, 2025 | Jul 7, 2025 | Certified |
| AI Research Engineer | $216,000–$264,000 Level II | San Jose, CA | Jun 25, 2025 | Jul 7, 2025 | Denied |
| Senior Test Engineer - Electrical | $150,000–$160,000 Level II | San Jose, CA | Sep 28, 2023 | Nov 27, 2023 | Certified |
| Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | $141,000–$151,000 Level III | San Jose, CA | Sep 5, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Senior Accountant | $120,000–$140,000 Level III | San Jose, CA | Aug 23, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Battery | $171,000–$211,000 Level IV | San Jose, CA | Aug 18, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Mechanical Design Engineer | $121,000–$181,000 Level II | San Jose, CA | Aug 18, 2023 | Aug 22, 2023 | Certified |
| Aerospace Software Verification and Automation Engineer | $184,000–$194,000 Level III | San Jose, CA | Aug 3, 2023 | Aug 14, 2023 | Certified |
| Sr. Simulation Software Engineer | $165,000–$195,000 Level IV | San Jose, CA | Jul 31, 2023 | Aug 14, 2023 | Certified |
| Sr. Simulation Software Engineer | $165,000–$195,000 Level IV | San Jose, CA | Jul 27, 2023 | Aug 14, 2023 | Withdrawn |
Showing the 100 most recent of 122 applications.
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).