Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering

• Education and experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Software, or Manufacturing) with 8+ years testing complex electromechanical hardware.
• Leadership track record: 3+ years directly managing engineering teams, including team building, performance management, and resource allocation.
• Documentation: Experience developing and maintaining manufacturing and test documentation including work instructions, BOPs, and process standards
• Infrastructure deployment: Background in designing, procuring, and qualifying test equipment, fixtures, and GSE, including capital expenditure justification.
• Hardware, software, and tools: Hands-on experience with test automation (Python, LabVIEW, TestStand), aircraft communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, ARINC 429), and reading complex schematics.
• Conformity & Inspection: Experience supporting conformity and inspection activities for test operations

• Experience scaling eVTOL, UAV, or advanced air mobility test operations through a high-rate production ramp.
• Direct experience with FAA conformity & certification processes, and AS9100 quality standards.

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 $152,100 - $190,100.

Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer 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.

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Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

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