Flight Test Engineer

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 60 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 Develop Company and Certification test plans for ground, flight, and component level testing Identify, collaborate and assess risk for all levels of test activities Interface with engineers across the organization to accomplish test objectives safely and efficiently Author and/or review Company/Certification Reports Prepare and present material in support of test readiness reviews Provide support for test events as a flight test engineer and/or test conductor Prepare and lead flight briefs and debriefs for test events Lead and participate in test setup (flight line) activities  Report and communicate test results Participate in all aspects of the Flight Test Safety Risk Management process Contribute to the certification effort of a novel electric aircraft What You Need 6+ years of experience in developmental flight test Experience with telemetry room operations Flight test aircraft configuration management and conformity experience Experience with flight test instrumentation Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering A collaborative attitude and a meticulous attention to detail Diverse testing experience in both performance and systems testing Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience with FAA airworthiness certifications and requirements Bonus Qualifications Experience with large-scale unmanned aircraft flight test Experience leading test events in a telemetry room environment Electric aircraft design and integration experience Experience in Part 23 and/or Part 27 certification flight test FAA DER - Flight Analyst Proficient with Matlab Experience with rapid manufacturing or prototyping FAA pilot certificate 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 $164,000 - $205,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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.