Sr Test Engineer, Flight Controls System
Company: Archer
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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. Who We Are Looking For: We are
looking for an experienced verification engineer to join the Flight
Controls System Team at Archer. This role has a strong focus on the
verification and testing of the Archer’s fly-by-wire flight control
system, including its subsystems and items, and its integration
with other aircraft systems, such as avionics, high and low voltage
power distribution, and engines. Having prior testing experience
and capability of executing in complex test campaigns is a must.
What You’ll Do: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the flight
control system, including its architecture and the detailed design
of all subsystems and components. Design and execute
requirements-based tests for the eVTOL Flight Control System. Work
collaboratively with team members to correlate test results with
analyses and predictions. Evaluate test data to confirm the
performance of the tested components. Ensure testing is compliant
with FAA, DoD, or other aircraft standards Ensure scope of tests
meets requirements for aircraft certification Prepare technical
reports detailing test results. What you need: 5 years of
experience in a related field. Degree in Systems Engineering,
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field.
Experience with requirements based testing, preferably applying
ARP4754A, DO-178C, or similar guidelines. Background using
Polarion, DOORS or similar requirements management tools. Excellent
technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication
skills. Experience with Agile/SCRUM methodologies. Bonus
qualifications Experience with continuous integration & test tools
like TeamCity or Jenkins, and test automation frameworks.
Experience with Python, MATLAB, NI, or other data acquisition and
analysis software. Experience with integrated system communication
protocols (ARINC429, CAN, Ethernet, RS485 etc.) 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 that possess the skills and leadership
necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance
culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business
strategy . For this position we are targeting a base pay between
$140,000 - $170,000 Actual compensation offered will be determined
by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to
diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of
employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and
business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability
status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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 people@archer.com. Information collected
and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit
is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy . Archer is unable
to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present
time. Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed
to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of
employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and
business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability
status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Archer
Aviation does not engage with external recruiting
agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior
written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any
unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility
for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited
resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter
wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to
People@archer.com . All employment processes are managed by the
Archer People Team.
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