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We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.\nAbout the role:\nThis role sits within Manufacturing Engineering and is responsible for aircraft-level functional and end-of-line testing as each vehicle is manufactured. You will help ensure each aircraft meets required performance, integration, and system-level standards before delivery or progression into flight testing.\nYou’ll focus on validating that each individual build behaves as intended-verifying systems, software, electrical behavior, and overall functional readiness-while supporting the transition from prototype to production.\nWhat you’ll do: \nOwn the end-to-end functional test strategy for aircraft systems across manufacturing, from early builds through certified production\nDrive cross-functional alignment between manufacturing, design engineering, flight test, and certification to define test requirements and coverage\nArchitect and scale automated manufacturing test solutions to improve quality, repeatability, and throughput\nLead execution of functional testing in lab environments and on aircraft, supporting fast-paced transitions from prototype to production lines\nDefine how functional test integrates with Archer’s manufacturing engineering systems, data infrastructure, and production workflows\nIdentify gaps, risks, and inefficiencies in test coverage and proactively drive solutions at the system level\nWhat you need:\nBachelor’s or advanced degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field\n7+ years of experience in aircraft systems or subsystem test engineering, including ownership of test scope and strategy\nExperience testing aircraft systems developed under 14 CFR Part 23/25/27/29 or equivalent regulatory frameworks\nStrong background in electrical and software-driven testing (most mechanical systems are software-controlled)\nExperience designing or influencing data acquisition and test architectures (specific platforms not required)\nScripting fluency (Python preferred) for automation, analysis, and test enablement\nAbility to work effectively within existing manufacturing and test data ecosystems\nAbility to read electrical schematics and interpret results from wiring, integration, and functional tests\nProven ability to communicate complex technical topics and influence across disciplines\nBonus Qualifications:\nLed or significantly contributed to full aircraft type certification from program start through approval\nExperience integrating test with enterprise systems such as SAP\nExperience with Capital wiring harness software\nWorking knowledge of common aircraft communication standards (CANbus, RS-485/422, ARINC-429)\nFamiliarity with Garmin avionics systems\nPart 23 certification depth\neVTOL or advanced air mobility experience\nPlease 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\nAt 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 $151,680 - $189,600. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.\nArcher is committed to provide a safe workplace and a safe aircraft. This is a safety sensitive designated role. Employment in safety sensitive positions is contingent on successful passage of a background check and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screening.\nArcher 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 . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.\nInformation collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.\nCertain positions may be eligible for visa sponsorship.\nArcher 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.\nArcher 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 . 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