Materials Lab Technician

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 for 100 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph 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 Conduct mechanical testing in the Materials and Processes Engineering Lab Execute ASTM tests on a variety of systems, including but not limited to: CFRP composites, adhesives (epoxy, acrylic, urethane), metals, & bonded joints Materialography (via microscopy) Weld inspection Composite destructive evaluation Specimen Fabrication Machining Surface preparation Adhesive bonding Composite wet lay up & vacuum bagging Elevated temperature cure Interpret and execute test plans, work instructions and data analysis Build fabrication fixtures Support installation and commissioning of new equipment What You Need Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or related Engineering degree In lieu of an engineering degree, 8-10 years of experience in materials testing within an engineering or manufacturing industry   Hands-on experience with paste adhesive bonding Hands-on experience with CFRP composite processing Hands-on experience with mechanical testing load frames Hands-on experience preparing samples for test Experience with data acquisition and analysis Problem-solving skills Good communication skills and creating test reports Bonus Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering Experience with Google Workspace software package Hands-on experience building fixtures and procuring parts Hands-on experience with: Instron load frames, Struers materialography equipment, Keyence microscopes Experience writing work instructions or laboratory procedures 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 $36.92 hourly - $46.15 hourly.  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 people@archer.com . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.   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.