Flight Test Instrumentation Operations Lead Job at Archer Aviation (San Jose)

Flight Test Instrumentation Mechanical Design Lead

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-ele...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

186240.00 - 232800.00 USD / Year

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

B.S. in Engineering
7+ years experience as Mechanical Design Engineer or Instrumentation Engineer
Experience with design and installation of hardware for flight
Experience with the routing of wires/harnesses for aircraft
Experience generating work instructions
Experience with design for manufacturing
Must be able to lift 30 lbs unassisted

Job Responsibility

Support the Design, Fabrication, Developmental Test, and Certification Efforts of Archer’s piloted eVTOL aircraft project
Perform the Mechanical Installation Design for all Flight Test Instrumentation related hardware for flight test aircraft
Support the Installation planning and liaison manufacturing for the installation of flight test instrumentation onto test aircraft in buildup and in active test
Work with internal customers and vendors to solve instrumentation and measurement related challenges
Key advisor to the Instrumentation Director regarding all aircraft instrumentation mechanical design activities
Develop processes and documentation to support the installation and maintenance of flight test instrumentation
Collaborate with the Flight Test Engineering and Certification Teams to plan and perform all required development and certification flight test activities
Collaborate with all engineering design and analysis teams to establish a comprehensive instrumentation plan including, but not limited to, monitoring of strain, temperature, vibration, pressure, airdata, ECS, etc.
Assist in designing all hardware required for flight test. For example, instrumentation racks, air data booms, aircrew interfaces, workstations, camera systems, telemetry systems, etc.
Support instrumentation technicians and Aircraft Operations Team in the implementation of instrumentation designs

Fulltime

Flight Test Instrumentation Electrical Design Lead

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-ele...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

186240.00 - 232800.00 USD / Year

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

B.S. in Engineering
7+ years experience as Electrical Design Engineer or Instrumentation Engineer
Experience with design and installation of wiring for flight
Experience with the routing of wires/harnesses for aircraft
Experience generating work instructions
Experience with design for manufacturing
Must be able to lift 30 lbs unassisted

Job Responsibility

Support the Design, Fabrication, Developmental Test, and Certification Efforts of Archer’s piloted eVTOL aircraft project
Perform the Electrical Installation Design for all Flight Test Instrumentation related hardware for flight test aircraft
Support the Installation planning and liaison manufacturing for the installation of flight test instrumentation onto test aircraft in buildup and in active test
Work with internal customers and vendors to solve instrumentation and measurement related challenges
Key advisor to the Instrumentation Director regarding all aircraft instrumentation electrical design activities
Develop processes and documentation to support the installation and maintenance of flight test instrumentation
Collaborate with the Flight Test Engineering and Certification Teams to plan and perform all required development and certification flight test activities
Collaborate with all engineering design and analysis teams to establish a comprehensive instrumentation plan including, but not limited to, monitoring of strain, temperature, vibration, pressure, airdata, ECS, etc
Assist in designing all hardware required for flight test. For example, instrumentation racks, air data booms, aircrew interfaces, workstations, camera systems, telemetry systems, etc
Support instrumentation technicians and Aircraft Operations Team in the implementation of instrumentation designs

Fulltime

Director of Flight Test

Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enabl...

Location

United States , North Kingstown

Salary:

Not provided

Merlin Labs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
10 + years of aerospace flight test experience, with significant focus on experimental or developmental aircraft programs
Demonstrated success managing first-flight and experimental test programs for prototype aircraft
Deep knowledge of flight sciences, test instrumentation, telemetry, and data analysis specific to experimental testing
Expertise in FAA Part 21, Part 23/25, Part 27/29, or equivalent experimental certification processes
Proven leadership of multidisciplinary test teams in high-risk experimental environments
Strong technical communication skills, with the ability to brief both technical teams and executive stakeholders

Job Responsibility

Lead all experimental and prototype flight test activities, from concept through certification
Develop and execute test strategies for first flights, envelope expansion, systems validation, and performance testing
Oversee creation of flight test plans, safety risk assessments, hazard analyses, and flight readiness reviews
Partner closely with engineering teams to validate new designs, avionics, autonomy, propulsion, and control systems under test
Direct the work of test pilots, flight test engineers, instrumentation specialists, and ground crews during experimental campaigns
Ensure adherence to FAA/EASA/DoD experimental test standards and experimental certificate requirements
Manage relationships with regulatory authorities, DERs, and other stakeholders to align test programs with certification objectives
Provide leadership in accident/incident prevention, emergency response planning, and operational risk management
Present technical and program-level updates to senior leadership, partners, and certification bodies
Foster a culture of safety, innovation, and technical excellence within the test organization

What we offer

health, dental, life, unlimited vacation, and 401k with match

Fulltime

Test and Evaluation Engineering Manager

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re c...

Location

United States , Seattle; Everett

Salary:

151300.00 - 204700.00 USD / Year

Boeing

Expiration Date

January 21, 2026

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
7+ years of professional engineering experience, including at least 3 years in a people‑leadership or project‑lead role, or equivalent demonstrated leadership experience
7+ years of experience building business partner relationships or demonstrated experience collaborating across functional teams and external stakeholders
5–7+ years of hands‑on flight test and/or lab test experience, or equivalent systems/instrumentation test experience supporting flight test campaigns
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
U.S. Person as defined by U.S. export control compliance requirements

Job Responsibility

Lead and develop a high‑performing Instrumentation Operations team responsible for design, maintenance, and operation of flight test instrumentation and data systems
Set vision, priorities, and departmental policies
translate strategy into executable plans, schedules, and resource allocations
Own budgets earned value metrics, and performance indicators
report status and forecast to stakeholders and leadership
Drive operational excellence to meet cost, schedule, quality, availability, and reliability targets for test assets
Resolve critical instrumentation issues, lead root‑cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to protect program timelines
Establish and enforce safety, regulatory, and compliance standards across all instrumentation activities
Build and sustain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, peers, and executive stakeholders to secure alignment and resources
Champion talent development through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and targeted training

What we offer

Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Generous company match to your 401(k)
Industry-leading tuition assistance program
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits

Fulltime

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Environmental Test Technician B First Shift

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re c...

Location

United States , El Segundo

Salary:

22.58 - 33.33 USD / Hour

Boeing

Expiration Date

May 29, 2026

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
6 months’ experience as a Test technician in aerospace or equivalent industry and/or Trade School training
Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail
Available to work shifted or alternate work schedule when required
Experience using hand tools, repairing and troubleshooting electronic components
Mechanically and mathematically inclined
Knowledgeable about various computer operating systems and software
Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
Must be a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15

Job Responsibility

Assist and execute environmental tests of space flight hardware using a variety of specialized equipment and tools
Assists in installation and operation of test instrumentation and other specialized test equipment
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, assembly procedures, and test procedures, and follow the prescribed steps accordingly
Work with engineering to define and refine standard operating procedures
Record, prepare, organize, and deliver test data, run logs, and other relevant documentation for inclusion in final test reports
Maintain environmental test lab equipment, perform resource 5S activities
Support initiatives to maintain safe operations, ensure product quality, reduce lead time/labor hours, etc. through environmental test
Operate and capture data from test equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes, test racks, etc.)

What we offer

Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Generous company match to your 401(k)
Industry-leading tuition assistance program
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits

Fulltime

Environmental Test Technician Senior

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re c...

Location

United States , El Segundo

Salary:

29.42 - 47.09 USD / Hour

Boeing

Expiration Date

March 31, 2026

Requirements

2+ years experience working in a test environment
Available to work shifted or alternate work schedule when required
Ability to maintain an organized, clean workspace
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with peers
Strong attention to detail
Some travel may be required
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Must meet Export Control compliance requirements (US Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 required)

Job Responsibility

Set up and execute environmental tests including vibration, shock, thermal vacuum, and thermal cycling for components, subsystems, and satellite products
Execute environmental tests of space flight hardware using a variety of specialized equipment and tools
Install and operate test instrumentation and other specialized test equipment
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, assembly procedures, test procedures
Work with engineering to define and refine standard operating procedures
Record, prepare, organize, and deliver test data, run logs, and other relevant documentation for inclusion in final test reports
Maintain environmental test lab equipment, perform resource 5S activities
As required, oversee testing at outside test facilities
Support initiatives to maintain safe operations, ensure product quality, reduce lead time/labor hours, etc. through environmental test

What we offer

Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work
Generous company match to your 401(k)
Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits

Fulltime

Environmental Test Technician Senior

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re c...

Location

United States , El Segundo

Salary:

29.42 - 47.09 USD / Hour

Boeing

Expiration Date

March 31, 2026

Requirements

2+ years experience working in a test environment
Available to work shifted or alternate work schedule when required
Ability to maintain an organized, clean workspace
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with peers
Strong attention to detail
Some travel may be required
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Must meet Export Control compliance requirements (US Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15)
This position is expected to be 100% onsite

Job Responsibility

Execute environmental tests of space flight hardware using a variety of specialized equipment and tools
Install and operate test instrumentation and other specialized test equipment
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, assembly procedures, test procedures, etc.
Work with engineering to define and refine standard operating procedures
Record, prepare, organize, and deliver test data, run logs, and other relevant documentation for inclusion in final test reports
Maintain environmental test lab equipment, perform resource 5S activities
As required, oversee testing at outside test facilities
Support initiatives to maintain safe operations, ensure product quality, reduce lead time/labor hours, etc. through environmental test

What we offer

Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work
Generous company match to your 401(k)
Industry-leading tuition assistance program
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits

Fulltime

Environmental Test Technician Senior

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re c...

Location

United States , El Segundo

Salary:

29.42 - 47.09 USD / Hour

Boeing

Expiration Date

March 31, 2026

Requirements

2+ years experience working in a test environment
Available to work shifted or alternate work schedule when required
Ability to maintain an organized, clean workspace
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with peers
Strong attention to detail
Some travel may be required
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Job Responsibility

Execute environmental tests of space flight hardware using a variety of specialized equipment and tools
Install and operate test instrumentation and other specialized test equipment
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, assembly procedures, test procedures, etc.
Work with engineering to define and refine standard operating procedures
Record, prepare, organize, and deliver test data, run logs, and other relevant documentation for inclusion in final test reports
Maintain environmental test lab equipment, perform resource 5S activities, etc.
As required, oversee testing at outside test facilities
Support initiatives to maintain safe operations, ensure product quality, reduce lead time/labor hours, etc. through environmental test

What we offer

Generous company match to your 401(k)
Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work

Fulltime

Flight Test Instrumentation Operations Lead

Archer Aviation

Location:
United States , San Jose

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

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