Flight Test Engineer – Certification & Flight Testing

Archer; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

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.