Senior Aerospace Test Engineer - Systems & Automation

Archer; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 126,700 - 158,400; Full time

Job summary

Archer, located in Santa Clara, California, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to ensure all-electric aircraft meet performance and functional standards. Key responsibilities include executing functional test strategies, analyzing test data, and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and 4+ years in aerospace or complex systems. Strong problem-solving skills and hands-on experience in testing are essential. The role offers a salary range of $126,700 to $158,400 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in aerospace or complex system test, manufacturing engineering, or integration environments.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations (Part 21, Part 145) and aerospace standards such as DO-178C, DO-254, and AS9100.
• Experience supporting prototype builds and transitioning into production environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of functional test strategies for aircraft systems.
• Analyze test data to identify trends, failures, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and aerospace quality standards throughout testing activities.

Skills

Hands-on experience with functional testing of electrical and software-integrated systems

Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to read and interpret electrical and system schematics

Experience with data analysis and scripting (Python or similar)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Aviation-specific test systems

Job description

Archer, located in Santa Clara, California, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to ensure all-electric aircraft meet performance and functional standards. Key responsibilities include executing functional test strategies, analyzing test data, and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and 4+ years in aerospace or complex systems. Strong problem-solving skills and hands-on experience in testing are essential. The role offers a salary range of $126,700 to $158,400 based on experience.