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Senior Lab Test Engineer

Archer
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/17/2026
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:

  • Own testing within Archer’s various integrated labs from planning stages through execution and reporting
  • Utilize lab test equipment and Archer’s simulation environment to setup test cases, validate system requirements, and investigate issues
  • Lead collaborative efforts with aircraft system engineers to develop test plans and procedures
  • Assist in the coordination of integrated lab test scheduling
  • Develop and maintain integrated test lab operating procedures


What you need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering or related field
  • 6 years of experience in aircraft system integration and test, or related field
  • Technical understanding of test equipment (Scopes, Meters, and Sensors) for applicable use in a lab environment to drive tests to completion
  • Wholistic understanding of aircraft systems and their impact on higher level vehicle capability
  • Ability to develop and execute aircraft system verification and validation procedures
  • Familiarity with communication protocols such as CAN, A429, Serial (RS-485/RS-422/RS-232), and Ethernet
  • Positive and collaborative communication style
  • Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills


Bonus Qualifications:

  • Experience with HIL and/or real-time simulation environments
  • Proficiency in Python and its use to develop custom test automation and data processing tools


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 122,880.00 - $153,600. 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.

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.

Salary : $122,880 - $153,600

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