Senior Test Engineer, Propulsion

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:

• Design and build reliable automated test equipment to conduct functional tests on PCBAs or modules.


• Work together with Design Engineers, System Engineers, and Reliability Engineers to Identify design critical operating modes and create design validation test plans.


• Work with test technicians to build validation test setups and execute test plans and teardowns.


• Investigate device failures to determine root cause and drive product improvements.


• Identify and plan critical tests to validate new technologies.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor or MS degree in mechanical or mechatronics engineering.


• 2+ years of experience with physical testing and analysis of mechanical or electronic systems against detailed requirements.


• 2+ years of direct automation design and build experience (automated testing, manufacturing, robotics, industrial etc.)


• Experience leading and driving technical projects to completion.


• Good understanding of electrical circuit design and power electronics.


• Experience with Python or NI(LabVIEW, TestStand, or VeriStand).


• Experience with electrical test equipment, hand tools, power tools.

Bonus Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience with component, system, or vehicle validation testing (FAA DO160, Biomedical FDA testing, or equivalent)


• Good electrical engineering background (active circuit design, power electronics, digital circuits, motor drives, signal measurement and conditioning)


• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams across an organization.


• Strong communicator and presenter of technical content.


• Experience using CAD software to create basic fixtures.


• Experience with HV systems and safety.


• Experience with integrated system communication protocols (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 $134,400.00 - $168,000.00. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as 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.

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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 [email protected] . All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.