Senior Flight Test Engineer

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform that delivers air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”), aviation-related physical artificial intelligence (“AI”) solutions, and other technologies to customers worldwide across the commercial aerospace and defense sectors.

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Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Flight Test Engineer to join our Flight Test and Operational Safety team in support of Halo and Thunder — Archer’s dual-use autonomous VTOL aircraft. This role will plan and execute ground and flight test campaigns, lead safety risk management activities, and mentor junior engineers as we advance Halo and Thunder toward first flight.

What You’ll Do

Prepare development and Company ground and flight test plans supporting Halo and Thunder flight test campaigns

Run flight test cards through sim with remote/ground control station operators and autonomy engineers for optimization

Participate in all aspects of the Flight Test Safety Risk Management process

Prepare test operating limitations and advisories in collaboration with the appropriate engineering disciplines

Collaborate closely with engineering, certification, and quality teams to ensure test objectives are clearly defined and achieved

Monitor and document test article configuration, maintenance activities, and modifications during Halo and Thunder test campaigns

Participate in safety risk management activities and help maintain compliance with applicable safety standards

Help maintain flight test instrumentation and data acquisition systems, supporting accurate data collection

What You Need

Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Engineering, or a related field

4+ years of experience in flight test operations, aerospace testing, or a related technical role

Experience with safety risk management processes related to flight testing or complex operational testing

Proficiency in configuration management and planning/executing ground and flight tests within certification or military projects

Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams or organizations within a test or development environment

Exceptional collaboration and interpersonal skills

Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

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 $120,400 - $165,600. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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