Full-Time

Flight Test Engineer

Updated on 4/17/2024

Archer

Archer

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft

Hardware

Compensation Overview

$76,800 - $96,000Annually

Junior, Mid, Senior

Salinas, CA, USA

Required Skills
Python
Requirements
  • Bachelors 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
  • A collaborative attitude and a meticulous attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient with data analysis tools, e.g. Matlab, Python, etc.
  • Able to obtain and maintain a FAA Class 3 medical certificate issued through a FAA-designated Aviation Medical Examiner (AME)
Responsibilities
  • 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

Archer is developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for urban air mobility networks, with a focus on innovating in powertrain technologies to enable the commercialization of eVTOL aircraft. The company is building a proprietary electric powertrain system that is significantly more power dense and higher efficiency than what is in the market today, while maintaining a long service life.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.4B

Headquarters

San Jose, California

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

83%

2 year growth

217%