Flight Certification Engineer - eVTOL Systems

Archer; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, is building an all-electric VTOL aircraft for four passengers to advance sustainable air mobility. As a Certification team member you will guide the type certification efforts across design, development, and testing.

You will interact with FAA DERs, develop certification plans, and ensure regulatory compliance. Archer offers a base pay of $170,000–$210,000 annually, with final compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of certification experience in civil or military aircraft.
• Ability to interpret FAA regulations and communicate requirements clearly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate certification activities for engineering teams.
• Develop and implement compliance plans for FAA type certification.
• Collaborate with FAA DERs and internal stakeholders to meet timelines.
• Prepare briefing materials and coordinate test campaigns and inspections.
• Review designs for airworthiness and maintain regulatory documentation.

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

FAA liaison

Certification planning

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

Archer, an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, is building an all-electric VTOL aircraft for four passengers to advance sustainable air mobility. As a Certification team member you will guide the type certification efforts across design, development, and testing.

You will interact with FAA DERs, develop certification plans, and ensure regulatory compliance. Archer offers a base pay of $170,000–$210,000 annually, with final compensation based on experience.