Aerospace Flight Test Instrumentation Specialist

Archer; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer is seeking an experienced Flight Test Instrumentation Technician to install, test and support flight test instrumentation systems for advanced air mobility programs. You will work with fly-by-wire aircraft, harness assemblies, DAQ systems, accelerometers and related sensors in a smart, collaborative shop environment.

The role requires extensive aerospace maintenance experience, NCATT AET or A&P preferred, and comfort with high voltage systems.

Qualifications

• Hands-on with fly-by-wire aircraft and flight test instrumentation.
• Experience in aviation electrical systems and aircraft maintenance.
• Proven ability to work across cross-functional teams in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, test and support aircraft flight test instrumentation systems.
• Build and maintain a fly-by-wire aircraft per aviation standards using tooling.
• Perform development, experimental and production maintenance and testing tasks.
• Help create Flight Test Instrumentation policies and procedures.
• Build and install harnesses, strain gauges, DAQ systems and accelerometers.
• Provide status updates to supervisor and program management.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure tool calibration.
• Ensure adequate stock of parts and supplies for installations.
• Work from technical materials and meet scheduled milestones.

Skills

Flight test instrumentation

Fly-by-wire systems

Team collaboration

Education

NCATT AET or A&P Preferred

10+ years aerospace industry experience

Tools

CAD

NX

Confluence

JIRA

Job description

Archer is seeking an experienced Flight Test Instrumentation Technician to install, test and support flight test instrumentation systems for advanced air mobility programs. You will work with fly-by-wire aircraft, harness assemblies, DAQ systems, accelerometers and related sensors in a smart, collaborative shop environment.

The role requires extensive aerospace maintenance experience, NCATT AET or A&P preferred, and comfort with high voltage systems.