Principal Metrology Engineer Jobs

Archer Aviation

Location:
United States, San Jose

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

185000.00 - 210000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

As the technical leader of our quality team, you will help define the quality requirements and process controls for our first certified aircraft, Midnight. You will help us overcome the challenge of providing airline-like levels of safety while offering urban air transportation at a price accessible to all, setting the bar for the entire nascent advanced air mobility industry.

Job Responsibility:

Develop and oversee the metrology program at Archer
Take a key role in the development and deployment of metrology tools to ensure Midnight meets design requirements
Lead the establishment of an aircraft inspection plan during the test phase of the program at both San Jose and Covington
Execute / Oversee the verification process for the Midnight program incorporating risk based approach to inspection including design reviews and tolerance stack up analysis
Lead the development and implementation of laser trackers, faro arms and other key metrology equipment
Specific responsibilities include establishing critical wing dimensions using a laser tracker, develop a plan to use GearPro on CMMs at Archer, develop a program and train inspectors to measure key features on propellers
Collaborate and positively influence cross-functional teams to integrate quality into all business processes

Requirements:

Knowledge of multiple metrology programs (Calypso, Metrolog, Faro) with at least 10+ years’ experience
Experience with complex geometries, model based engineering and GDT
Experience with CMMs, laser trackers, broken arms and other metrology equipment
Experience establishing quality oversight and standardizing inspection techniques
Experience working in a manufacturing environment in aerospace or other highly regulated environments
Knowledge of Quality Standards such as AS9100, AS9103, AS9145, and AS6500

Nice to have:

Experience with composite bonding and verification of non rigid geometries
Experience with flight line testing and working with the FAA
Experience with electric powertrain, gear metrology or aerospace assembly processes

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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