Flight Test Engineer

Archer Aviation • Salinas, CA

85d • $100,000 - $170,000

About The Position

As a Flight Test Engineer at Archer, you will play a crucial role in the preparation and execution of Development, Company, and FAA Certification Ground and Flight test plans. Your responsibilities will include assisting in the preparation of test cards, interfacing with engineers, maintainers, technicians, and program management to accomplish test objectives safely and efficiently, and contributing to the production of Company/Certification reports. You will also prepare material in support of test readiness reviews and provide support for test events as a flight test engineer and/or test conductor onboard aircraft and in the control room. Participation in flight briefs and debriefs for test events, test setup activities, and reporting test results to the Flight Test and Engineering teams will be key aspects of your role. Additionally, you will 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, and participate in safety review board (SRB) meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelors or higher degree in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited institution
• Must be willing to travel 25% of the time within 100 miles of the SF Bay Area
• A collaborative attitude and a meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with data analysis tools, e.g. Matlab, Python, etc.
• Able to obtain and maintain an FAA Class 3 medical certificate issued through a FAA-designated Aviation Medical Examiner (AME)

Nice To Haves

• FAA pilot certificate
• Hands-on experience with test assets in a lab or other environment

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of Development, Company, and FAA Certification Ground and Flight test plans
• Contribute to the preparation of test cards
• Interface with engineers, maintainers, technicians, and program management to accomplish 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 onboard 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

Benefits

• Base pay between $100,000 - $170,000 based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
• Commitment to providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities
• Support for applicants with sincerely held religious beliefs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees