Archer
Subscale Engineer
About this role
Archer, an aerospace company developing all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, seeks a Subscale Engineer to design, build, and test subscale aircraft prototypes. You'll develop test plans, conduct flight campaigns, and collaborate across engineering teams to advance sustainable air mobility technology.
What you'll do
- Build, maintain, and operate subscale aircraft for testing purposes
- Develop and execute ground, flight, and component-level test plans with cross-functional engineering teams
- Schedule and manage test campaigns from planning through completion
- Conduct and lead flight briefs and debriefs for test operations
- Document and communicate test results to stakeholders
- Fabricate small unmanned aircraft systems
What they're looking for
- Flight testing and evaluation
- Fixed-wing and rotary-wing RC piloting
- Solidworks CAD design
- Aircraft fabrication and assembly
- FAA Part 107 drone certification
- Technical communication and reporting
- Aerospace or Mechanical engineering fundamentals
- Test planning and campaign management
Benefits
- Competitive base salary range of $144,000–$188,000
- Performance-based compensation structure
- Work on cutting-edge electric aircraft technology
- Collaborative team environment focused on diversity and inclusion
- Reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants
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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.
View all jobs at ArcherLikely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience with flight testing. What types of aircraft or systems have you tested, and what was your specific role in those campaigns?
- Describe your experience piloting both fixed-wing and rotary-wing RC aircraft. Can you give examples of challenging flight test scenarios you've managed?