Flight Test Instrumentation Program Manager

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:

Archer Aviation is seeking a Flight Test Instrumentation Program Manager to oversee and coordinate instrumentation activities for our flight test program. This role ensures efficient planning, installation, and maintenance of flight test instrumentation across multiple aircraft while working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and flight test teams.

• Develop and maintain the flight test instrumentation installation schedule for multiple test aircraft.
• Coordinate with the aircraft build team to sequence instrumentation work during manufacturing at multiple facilities.
• Assist Instrumentation Engineers by directing daily technician tasks.
• Manage and prioritize requests from design engineers for instrumentation installation on active flight vehicles.
• Work closely with flight test and aircraft maintenance teams to troubleshoot instrumentation issues and minimize aircraft downtime.
• Track project performance against the plan, identifying variances and ensuring critical path tasks stay on schedule.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders across the organization, providing updates on project milestones, risks, and issues.

What You Need:

• Bachelors in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5 years experience in flight test instrumentation, aerospace project management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with aircraft systems, instrumentation hardware, and flight test procedures is a plus.

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 $180,000 - $225,000. 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. 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 People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.