Archer
aerospace
SeniorAerospaceDevelopmentSpecialist
“Senior Aerospace Development Specialist at Archer. Skills: Aerospace Manufacturing, Composite Structures Fabrication, Data Acquisition Systems, Instrumentation, NDI, Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis. Fabricate, inspect, and repair safety-critical composite structures. Support development test campaigns”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot manufacturing non-conformances; Troubleshoot process anomalies; Troubleshoot test anomalies; drive root cause resolution; mechanical troubleshooting aptitude; structured problem-solving approach
Travel to test sites, supplier facilities, and customer locations, extended field campaigns as program needs require, Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
12+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing or MRO, minimum of 8 years on development or prototype programs, Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, composite ply books, and manufacturing process specifications, Experience working with data acquisition systems and signal conditioning hardware, Ability to read and produce wiring diagrams and instrumentation schematics, Experience performing and/or supporting NDI methods (ultrasonic, tap test, visual inspection), Familiarity with aerospace quality systems (AS9100, FAA Part 21/145 environments), mechanical troubleshooting aptitude and structured problem-solving approach
Nice to Have
Demonstrated expertise in fabricating composite structures — wet layup, prepreg, autoclave cure, out-of-autoclave processes, and secondary bonding, Experience operating a prototype or model shop: CNC machining, manual lathe/mill, waterjet, or EDM, Composite process certification (e. g. , Boeing D6-17487, Nadcap AC7118), Familiarity with eVTOL, UAV, or other novel aircraft development environments, Experience with structural test article build and instrumentation (strain gauges, load introduction fittings)
What You'll Do.
and repair safety-critical composite structures
Support development test campaigns
Operate and maintain prototype lab equipment
Work with the design team to select appropriate instrumentation
Develop wiring schematics
instrumentation diagrams
and integrate data acquisition systems and signal conditioning hardware
Troubleshoot manufacturing non-conformances
Instrument ground and flight test components
Integrate instrumentation with DAQ and verify signal integrity
Assist in calibration of sensors and measurement systems
and customer locations to provide direct fabrication and assembly support
Maintain calibration records
work order documentation
and material traceability
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with the design team; Work with the team to develop wiring schematics; Troubleshoot manufacturing non-conformances, process anomalies, and test anomalies in collaboration with disposition discrepancies and drive root cause resolution
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