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Archer

Flight Test Instrumentation Manufacturing Engineer - (SJ2026MV)

Santa Clara, California, United States$187.8k–$197.2kmidAdded 1 month ago

About this role

Archer, an electric aircraft manufacturer in San Jose, seeks a Flight Test Instrumentation Manufacturing Engineer to manage the planning, manufacturing, and installation of test instrumentation systems for their eVTOL aircraft. This role oversees build integration, works with design teams, and ensures timely, budget-conscious completion of flight test hardware activities.

What you'll do

  • Plan manufacturing and installation of flight test instrumentation hardware on experimental and production aircraft
  • Lead build and assembly integration of aircraft flight test instrumentation systems
  • Collaborate with design engineering to develop installation and assembly strategies
  • Design instrumentation wiring, racks, air data booms, telemetry systems, and related hardware
  • Manage make/buy decisions and vendor coordination for flight test equipment
  • Develop procurement, installation, and checkout processes and documentation

What they're looking for

  • Aircraft systems and hardware knowledge
  • Manufacturing and assembly planning
  • Project management and budgeting
  • Test instrumentation design and installation
  • JIRA, SAP, or similar planning software
  • Configuration management
  • Problem-solving and troubleshooting
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Salary: $187,782–$197,171 annually
  • Innovative role developing sustainable electric aircraft
  • Work on cutting-edge eVTOL technology
  • Inclusive, diverse workplace culture
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Archer

Archer develops all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for sustainable aviation. The company is hiring engineers across electrical integration, software, aerodynamics, and controls to build and validate autonomous flight systems, propulsion architectures, and aircraft design.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through your experience with flight test instrumentation installation and integration on aircraft or prototype systems.
  • Describe a time you led a build or assembly process for complex hardware. How did you manage timeline and budget constraints?
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