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 accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.Skills Required
- 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
- Experience with subscale and fullscale eVTOL flight test
- Proficient with MATLAB
- Experience with rapid manufacturing
- Pilot license
Archer Aviation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Archer Aviation and has not been reviewed or approved by Archer Aviation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision, alongside HSA/FSA options and an Employee Assistance Program, forming a comprehensive base. Wellness activities and company-sponsored outings are additionally referenced.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes generous PTO, paid sick days, and paid holidays, with unlimited PTO noted for exempt employees. This breadth provides above-average flexibility for a hardware-focused environment.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership opportunities include company equity, performance bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a purchase discount. Equity is used to keep packages competitive in high-demand roles, creating meaningful upside potential.
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What We Do
Archer is an aerospace company building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft focused on improving mobility in cities. The company's mission is to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. Archer is designing, manufacturing, and operating a fully electric aircraft that can carry four passengers for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150mph while producing minimal noise. Archer's team is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
