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Archer

Flight Test Engineer

Salinas, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $80,000.00 - $90,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Employee stock purchase plan
competitive salary

Job Description

Archer is a pioneering aerospace company headquartered in San Jose, California, dedicated to revolutionizing urban air mobility through the development of all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, Archer is designing, manufacturing, and operating cutting-edge aircraft that are capable of carrying four passengers while producing minimal noise, making air travel more eco-friendly and accessible. The company is at the forefront of advancing the benefits of sustainable air transportation, aiming to transform how people move within cities and beyond by combining safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.

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Job Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in developmental flight test
  • bachelor's or higher degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited institution
  • must be willing to travel 25% of the time within 100 miles of the SF Bay Area
  • collaborative attitude and meticulous attention to detail
  • excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • proficient with data analysis tools, e.g. Matlab, Python
  • able to obtain and maintain an FAA Class 3 medical certificate issued through a FAA-designated Aviation Medical Examiner (AME)

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or higher degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited institution
  • 5+ years of experience in developmental flight test
  • excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • proficient with data analysis tools such as Matlab, Python
  • collaborative attitude and meticulous attention to detail
  • able to obtain and maintain an FAA Class 3 medical certificate issued through a FAA-designated Aviation Medical Examiner (AME)

Job Duties

  • Assist in the preparation of development, company, and FAA certification ground and flight test plans
  • contribute to the preparation of test cards
  • interface with engineers, maintainers, technicians, and program management to accomplish test objectives safely and efficiently
  • contribute to the production of company/certification reports
  • prepare material in support of test readiness reviews
  • provide support for test events as a flight test engineer and/or test conductor onboard aircraft and in the control room
  • participate in flight briefs and debriefs for test events
  • participate in test setup (flight line) activities
  • report and communicate test results to the flight test and engineering teams
  • 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
  • participate in safety review board (SRB) meetings

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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