Staff Test Engineer, Flight Controls System

archer56

San Jose, California, United States · San Jose · United States

Posted May 14, 2026

Other
Flight Control System (FCS)

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:

8+ 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 $160,000 - $190,000 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 people@archer.com.

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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 People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.