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Archer

Designs and sells electric VTOL aircraft

Flight Test Instrumentation Technician

AvionicsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSalinas, CA, USA$83.7k - $104.6k

About the Job

Requirements

  • NCATT AET or A&P certification is preferred.
  • At least 10 years of experience in the aerospace industry and at least 10 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
  • Previous flight test instrumentation experience.
  • Previous developmental or Part 23/Part 27 certification flight test maintenance experience.
  • Hands-on experience with fly-by-wire aircraft and flight test instrumentation.
  • Aircraft configuration management and conformity experience.
  • Experience working with high-voltage systems.
  • Knowledge of wiring techniques and best practices, including crimping, routing, and securing.
  • Ability to drive aircraft tugs, carts, and lifts within an airport environment.
  • Ability to communicate and build cross-functional relationships and interact effectively with technicians and engineers at all levels.
  • Planning and organization skills, including the ability to give direction to others.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Install, test, and support aircraft flight test instrumentation systems to meet Archer requirements.
  • Build and maintain fly-by-wire aircraft according to aviation standards using shop and calibrated tooling, including torque wrenches, crimping tools, and stripping tools.
  • Perform developmental, experimental, and production aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, installation, and testing tasks, taking direction from others as needed.
  • Help create and carry out Flight Test Instrumentation policies and procedures, including 5S, foreign object debris (FOD) practices, work orders, and tool control.
  • Build and install harness assemblies, strain gauges, data acquisition (DAQ) systems, accelerometers, and other sensors.
  • Provide plans and status updates to the Flight Test Instrumentation Technician supervisor and Program Management on assigned projects.
  • Maintain accurate records of all work performed.
  • Ensure test equipment and tools are calibrated.
  • Ensure products, parts, supplies, and consumables are adequately stocked to meet installation requirements.
  • Use technical materials such as blueprints, schematics, handbooks, drawings, and engineering work orders, and provide feedback as required.
  • Meet scheduled timelines and, when needed, aggressive deadlines to have aircraft flight-ready for project milestones.
  • Perform other duties as delegated.
  • Travel 5–10% of the time.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least 15 years of aviation experience.
  • Prior experience with electric aircraft or electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
  • Working knowledge of composite airframes and repair.
  • Foundational knowledge of IPC 610/620.
  • Experience working with computer-aided design (CAD), NX, Confluence, and JIRA.

About the Company

Archer

Designs and sells electric VTOL aircraft

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, CA
Founded
2020

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