SubscaleEngineer

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: ● Build, maintain, and fly new and existing subscale aircraft ● Develop and execute test plans for ground, flight, and component level testing in conjunction with engineers from other teams ● Schedule and manage test campaigns ● Prepare and lead flight briefs and debriefs for subscale test campaigns ● Report and communicate test results What you need: ● 2+ years of experience in flight testing or a related field ● Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical engineering ● Excellent fixed wing and rotary wing RC piloting skills ● Proficient with Solidworks ● Demonstrated ability to fabricate small unmanned aircraft ● Current FAA Part 107 license ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills Bonus Qualifications: ● Experience with subscale and fullscale eVTOL flight test ● Proficient with Matlab ● Experience with rapid manufacturing ● Pilot license At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $144,000 - $188,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable acco