Flight Test Planning Lead - FAA-Certified Programs

Archer; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer is seeking a senior flight test lead to drive certification-aligned test planning for our next-gen air mobility platforms in the United States. You will partner with engineering to craft robust test procedures and ensure rigorous execution that satisfies regulatory requirements.

You will lead TRRs, author test documentation, and coordinate with FAA representatives to validate certification basis. A meticulous, collaborative professional will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in flight test operations.
• Strong knowledge of airworthiness certification flight test programs and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with safety risk management processes related to flight testing or complex operational testing.
• Proficiency in planning/executing ground and flight tests within certification or military projects.
• Exceptional collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop flight test plans traceable to FAA certification basis requirements.
• Partner with subsystem engineering to translate design intent into test procedures.
• Lead or support Test Readiness Reviews coordinating inputs from engineering, safety, and operations.
• Author and maintain test plan documentation including test point matrices, procedures, instrumentation and data requirements, and pass/fail criteria.
• Coordinate with certification engineers and FAA representatives to support certification basis and findings.
• Contribute to lessons-learned and process improvements for faster, more rigorous test planning.

Skills

Flight test operations

Regulatory understanding

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering or related

Job description

Archer is seeking a senior flight test lead to drive certification-aligned test planning for our next-gen air mobility platforms in the United States. You will partner with engineering to craft robust test procedures and ensure rigorous execution that satisfies regulatory requirements.

You will lead TRRs, author test documentation, and coordinate with FAA representatives to validate certification basis. A meticulous, collaborative professional will thrive in this role.