Flight Test Engineer – Certification & Flight Testing

Archer

Salinas (CA)

On-site

USD 96,000 - 120,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Job summary

Archer, headquartered in Silicon Valley, is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform delivering air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems, and AI solutions worldwide.

Archer seeks a Flight Test Engineer to contribute to Development, Company and FAA Certification Ground and Flight test plans, and to support test events on-board the aircraft and in the control room.

Qualifications

  • ABET-accredited degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Willingness to travel 25% within SF Bay Area.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Ability to obtain FAA Class 3 medical certificate.
  • Proficient data analysis with MATLAB and Python.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development and FAA certification test plans.
  • Prepare test cards and test readiness materials.
  • Interface with engineers, technicians, and program management to achieve 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 on-board the 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

Skills

Aerospace Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Communication skills
Data analysis

Education

ABET accredited Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB
Python

Job description

Archer, headquartered in Silicon Valley, is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform delivering air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems, and AI solutions worldwide.

Archer seeks a Flight Test Engineer to contribute to Development, Company and FAA Certification Ground and Flight test plans, and to support test events on-board the aircraft and in the control room.

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