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
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 for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph 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
As a member of our Quality Team, you will perform various inspections to ensure the quality of the aircraft while playing a critical leadership role in workplace safety. You will serve as the organization's designated Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), owning and maintaining our radiation safety program to ensure strict compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Through stringent testing and rigorous safety management, you will help us achieve airline-like levels of safety while offering urban air transportation at a price accessible to all, setting the bar for the entire advanced air mobility industry.
Responsibilities
Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) Duties:
- Serve as the primary Radiation Safety Officer for the organization, acting as the main point of contact for regulatory agencies (e.g., California Department of Public Health, Nuclear Regulatory Commission). Note: If not currently an RSO, must be able to achieve certification within 6 months.
- Develop, implement, and maintain the corporate Radiation Safety Program, ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding industrial radiation-producing equipment.
- Manage equipment registrations, licensing, dosimetry programs, radiation monitoring, and site surveys.
- Develop, implement, and conduct ongoing radiation safety training for all applicable personnel.
- Maintain all required safety logs and records, conduct regular internal audits, and lead emergency response/investigation for any radiation safety incidents.
NDT Level II Duties:
- Configure, calibrate, and maintain nondestructive testing (NDT) equipment to ensure accurate inspections.
- Perform NDT inspections to assess product quality and detect defects using various methodologies.
- Develop and implement testing techniques tailored to the objects under inspection.
- Assist in the development of and apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications and evaluate results effectively.
- Compile detailed test reports and distribute findings to relevant stakeholders.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework preferred.
- Must possess documented formal training and certification as a Radiation Safety Officer (e.g., completion of a formal 40-hour RSO training course) or have the capability to obtain certification within 6 months.
- Current or previously certified to NAS410 non-film radiographic testing
- Minimum 80 hours formal classroom training in the Radiographic Testing method
- Documentation of 800-hours on the job training - approved by a certified Level II or Level III in the method and technique.
- Computed Tomography in aviation/aerospace experience required (nonmedical)
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing NDT tasks and interpreting inspection results.
- Strong ability to write detailed NDT inspection reports.
- Work experience in manufacturing environments within aerospace or other highly regulated industries.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
Bonus Qualifications
- Current or previous certification as Radiation Safety Officer.
- Ability to achieve NDT Level II Certification in Ultrasonic Testing (UT).
- Ability to achieve NDT Level II Certification in Eddy Current Testing (ET).
- Ability to achieve NDT Level II Certification in Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI).
- Experience using MES/SAP systems to complete inspection plans electronically.
- Experience performing First Article Inspections (FAI) and familiarity with relevant tools.
- Proficiency in working with Model-Based Definition (MBD) or fully dimensional models.
- Experience with the utilization of Teamcenter.
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 $108,400 - $149,100. Actual compensation offered will be determined by 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 people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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.
