Full-Time
Flight Test Instrumentation Manufacturing Engineer
Archer
1,001-5,000 employees
Designs and sells electric VTOL aircraft
Compensation Overview
$187.8k - $197.2k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Santa Clara, CA, USA
In Person
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- Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- Minimum Experience Requirement: Aircraft Maintenance Lead, Manufacturing Engineer or related job title in which three (3) years of experience with testing, troubleshooting, preventative and corrective maintenance and repair of aircraft or prototype aircraft hardware and systems using JIRA, SAP or other planning software and configuration management process was gained.
- Alternate Experience Requirement: Aircraft Maintenance Lead, Manufacturing Engineer or related job title in which five (5) years of experience with testing, troubleshooting, preventative and corrective maintenance and repair of aircraft or prototype aircraft hardware and systems using JIRA, SAP or other planning software and configuration management process was gained.
- Archer cannot sponsor work visas for this position.
- Must be able to apply online at: https://www.archer.com/careers. Must put job code SJ2026MV on resume/CV and cover letter.
- Conduct the manufacturing and installation planning for flight test instrumentation hardware on experimental and production airplanes that require instrumentation.
- Lead the Build and Assembly integration process of the airplanes flight test instrumentation system.
- Support the Developmental Test and Certification Efforts of Archer’s piloted eVTOL aircraft project.
- Collaborate with design engineering to develop installation and assembly planning for flight test instrumentation installs.
- Work with internal customers and vendors to solve instrumentation and measurement related challenges. Lead make/buy decisions for flight test hardware and harnesses.
- Key advisor to the Instrumentation Director regarding status of the instrumentation builds, assembly challenges, integration with airplane build, and parts status.
- Develop processes and documentation to support the procurement, installation, and checkout of flight test instrumentation and ancillary hardware.
- Collaborate with the New Product Integration Team, Manufacturing Engineering, Suppliers, and Design Engineering to plan and perform all required test installation and modification activities.
- Collaborate with all engineering design and analysis teams to establish a comprehensive instrumentation plan. Assist in designing instrumentation wiring, termination details, and physical and digital integration with the aircraft and aircraft systems.
- Assist in designing all hardware required for flight test. For example, instrumentation racks, air data booms, aircrew interfaces, workstations, camera systems, telemetry systems, etc.
- Perform Instrumentation Installation and assembly work with the support of an instrumentation technician team.
- Ensure flight test instrumentation activities are completed on time and within budget.
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Archer designs and develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban transport. Its eVTOLs use electric propulsion to take off and land vertically, enabling compact, city-friendly air mobility that can serve urban commuters and feed into air taxi networks. The company sells its aircraft directly and may in the future generate revenue from air taxi services or related operations, blending aircraft sales with service fees. Archer differentiates itself by focusing on the urban air mobility market and pursuing a direct-sales approach paired with potential operation services, aiming to partner with city planners and transportation networks to integrate eco-friendly, on-demand urban transport. The goal is to advance sustainable, city-centered air mobility and help cities reduce congestion and pollution by offering practical, electric aerial transit.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Jose, California
Founded
2020
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What believers are saying
- FAA progress can unlock commercial passenger service and the first real revenue stream.
- Hawthorne Municipal Airport gives Archer a Los Angeles hub for operations and infrastructure.
- Operational testing with Hopscotch Air improves dispatch, safety, and commercial readiness before launch.
What critics are saying
- Full FAA certification remains incomplete, delaying revenue while cash burn continues.
- Archer's revenue base is tiny, magnifying dilution risk from repeated capital raises.
- Joby outpaces Archer on early revenue, threatening category leadership and investor confidence.
What makes Archer unique
- Archer's Midnight targets four passengers, 60 miles, and 150 mph in urban routes.
- The company reached FAA phase three, a rare certification milestone among eVTOL peers.
- Stellantis backs manufacturing while United Airlines anchors commercial demand and distribution.
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↑ 1%Archer Aviation has partnered with Hopscotch Air, an FAA-certificated air taxi operator, to test concepts for future advanced air mobility operations. The collaboration provides Archer with real-world operational insights to refine its aircraft, software and operating models for commercial air taxi services. The partnership supports Archer's preparation for early operations around the White House eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, where the company is working with partners in Texas, Florida and New York. Hopscotch brings day-to-day operator feedback to help Archer develop repeatable, scalable services. Archer's narrative projects $533.9 million revenue by 2029, requiring 1,111.8% yearly growth. However, the company continues to face significant challenges, including regulatory hurdles, prolonged certification timelines and substantial cash burn whilst pursuing commercialisation milestones.
Archer Aviation shares are facing pressure despite federal support, with the company's momentum score dropping from 14.54 to 7.50 week-on-week, placing it in the bottom 10% of the market for price strength. The stock has declined roughly 29% over the past year. The downturn follows a fourth-quarter earnings report showing an adjusted EBITDA loss of $138 million. JPMorgan analysts warned that Archer may need to raise capital "potentially several times" before achieving positive free cash flow, whilst Needham analysts noted widening losses create "additional capital needs". However, Archer recently secured a position in the Trump administration's eVTOL Integration Pilot Programme, aiming to launch electric air taxis in major hubs by 2026. The stock closed at $6.01 on Thursday.
Archer Aviation Inc. is advancing towards FAA certification for its electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, positioning itself in a market Morgan Stanley projects could reach $1.5-2.9 trillion by 2040. The company recently acquired Hawthorne Airport for $126 million to serve as its Los Angeles air taxi network hub, partnering with Palantir Technologies for AI-powered operations. Archer's Midnight aircraft has demonstrated 55-mile flights at 126 miles per hour, carrying four passengers with a 12-propeller safety system. The company has secured over $1 billion in orders, though delivery timelines remain uncertain. Whilst not yet generating revenue, Archer reported a Q3 net loss of $129.9 million on operating expenses of $174.8 million. However, it maintains strong liquidity with approximately $2.3 billion in cash and short-term investments, supporting its high-risk commercialisation efforts.
Archer Aviation is advancing its position in electric air mobility through development of its Midnight eVTOL aircraft, designed for short-distance urban transportation with lower noise and emissions than conventional helicopters. The aircraft is intended to carry multiple passengers on high-frequency routes within urban air mobility networks. The company is expanding manufacturing capabilities and working with aviation authorities on aircraft certification. Archer is also building partnerships with operators and infrastructure providers to support commercial air taxi services. The Zacks Consensus Estimate suggests earnings per share will decline 63.49% in 2026, then grow 7.77% in 2027. The stock trades at a trailing 12-month price-to-book ratio of 1.9X, below the industry average of 7.02X. Competitors include Joby Aviation and Vertical Aerospace, both developing similar eVTOL aircraft for urban transportation.
Archer Aviation, an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft developer, has underperformed since going public via SPAC merger in September 2021, with shares falling from $9.90 to around $6. The company has only manufactured two eVTOLs, far below its target of 250 units for 2025, and generated just $0.3 million in revenue against a $618.2 million net loss in 2025. Despite this, Archer holds an indicative backlog of $6 billion with orders for approximately 1,200 aircraft from customers including United Airlines, Japan Airlines, and Ethiopian Airlines. Its Midnight eVTOL carries four passengers plus a pilot and travels up to 100 miles per charge. Analysts forecast revenue of $512.4 million by 2028. However, commercial operations face delays pending FAA approval and regional conflicts affecting planned Abu Dhabi flights.