Flight Test Engineer - Subscale Aircraft

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, an aerospace company in San Jose, California, is looking for an experienced Flight Tester to join their innovative team. You will be involved in building and flying subscale aircraft while developing comprehensive test plans. Successful candidates will have strong RC piloting skills, the ability to fabricate aircraft, and a degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $144,000 - $188,000 based on experience. Archer values diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in flight testing or a related field.
• Current FAA Part 107 license.
• Experience with subscale and fullscale eVTOL flight test is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and fly new and existing subscale aircraft.
• Develop and execute test plans for various levels of testing.
• Report and communicate test results.

Skills

Flight testing experience

RC piloting skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Ability to fabricate small unmanned aircraft

Education

Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Matlab

Job description

Archer, an aerospace company in San Jose, California, is looking for an experienced Flight Tester to join their innovative team. You will be involved in building and flying subscale aircraft while developing comprehensive test plans. Successful candidates will have strong RC piloting skills, the ability to fabricate aircraft, and a degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $144,000 - $188,000 based on experience. Archer values diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace.