Flight Test Engineer

Company: Archer
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise. Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members. What You’ll Do: 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 [RG1] 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 What You Need: 5 years of experience in developmental flight test 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) Bonus Qualifications: FAA pilot certificate Hands-on experience with test assets in a lab or other environment Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $80,000 - $90,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy . Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time. Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com . All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.

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