Federal Affairs Lead

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></p></div><p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About The Team:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">At Archer, we are designing the future of flight. From unveiling our production aircraft, Midnight, to launching a defense-focused division in late 2024, our mission is to revolutionize urban air mobility and defense applications globally. We are a lean, fast-paced team that thrives on technical innovation, a "safety-first" culture, and a commitment to commercializing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) technology in the world’s busiest cities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Our <strong>Government Affairs</strong> team is the bridge between Archer’s cutting-edge engineering and the federal policy landscape. We manage critical agency relationships across the <strong>DOT, FAA, and the White House</strong>. Our team ensures Archer remains at the forefront of the regulatory conversations that will define the next century of aviation.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Archer is seeking a <strong>Federal Affairs Lead</strong> to serve as a key liaison on Capitol Hill. Based in <strong>Washington, D.C</strong>., you will be the "boots on the ground" responsible for navigating the complexities of the federal legislative environment. This is a junior to mid-level role designed for a self-starter who thrives in a high-autonomy environment—specifically our D.C. hub—and can navigate fast-paced environments.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size