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Staff Flight Test Engineer

Archer

Location
Onsite (Salinas South Hanger (1585 Moffett), California)
Compensation
$150k - $190k/yr
Employment
Full-time
Level
Senior Level
Posted 1 day ago

About the Role

Archer is an aerospace company developing an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to advance sustainable air mobility. This role is crucial in preparing and executing flight test plans for certification and development.

Skills

Flight Test Planning FAA Certification Safety Risk Management Configuration Management Data Acquisition Systems Aerospace Engineering Flight Test Instrumentation Multidisciplinary Team Leadership Airworthiness Certification Ground Testing Flight Deck Assembly Technical Mentorship

Full job details

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.

What you’ll do: 

  • Prepare development, Company, and FAA Certification Ground and Flight test plans
  • Prepare Flight Test Cards and assemble flight decks for approval and use
  • Run flight decks in sims with flight crew for optimization
  • Participate in all aspects of the Flight Test Safety Risk Management process
  • Prepare test operating limitations and advisories in collaboration with the appropriate engineering disciplines
  • Mentor Jr. engineers in Flight Test processes
  • Collaborate closely with engineering, certification, and quality teams to ensure test objectives are clearly defined and achieved
  • Monitor and document test article configuration, maintenance activities, and modifications during test campaigns
  • Participate in safety risk management activities and help maintain compliance with applicable safety standards
  • Help maintain flight test instrumentation and data acquisition systems, supporting accurate data collection

What you need:

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Engineering, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in flight test operations, aerospace testing, or a related technical role
  • Strong knowledge of airworthiness certification flight test programs and regulatory requirements
  • Experience with safety risk management processes related to flight testing or complex operational testing
  • Proficiency in configuration management and planning/executing ground and flight tests within certification or military projects
  • Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams or organizations within a test or development environment
  • Exceptional collaboration and interpersonal skills 
  • Highly organized with an strong attention to detail
  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

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 $150,000 - $190,000. 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.

 

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.