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ArcherFlight Test Planning Specialist
Archer, a Silicon Valley aerospace organization creating advanced air mobility platforms such as air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems, and artificial intelligence solutions for commercial and defense…
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Archer, a Silicon Valley aerospace organization creating advanced air mobility platforms such as air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems, and artificial intelligence solutions for commercial and defense customers, is seeking a remote Flight Test Planning Specialist. This full-time position involves designing flight test plans aligned with federal regulatory certification standards, coordinating Test Readiness Reviews, and collaborating with subsystem engineering teams to identify technical risks. This opportunity is well-suited for professionals with…
Job Description
Archer, a Silicon Valley aerospace organization creating advanced air mobility platforms such as air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems, and artificial intelligence solutions for commercial and defense customers, is seeking a remote Flight Test Planning Specialist. This full-time position involves designing flight test plans aligned with federal regulatory certification standards, coordinating Test Readiness Reviews, and collaborating with subsystem engineering teams to identify technical risks.
This opportunity is well-suited for professionals with an extensive background in flight test operations who excel at managing airworthiness certification programs and safety risk processes. Team members at Archer contribute to a pay-for-performance culture and work in an environment dedicated to equity and inclusion. Qualified candidates will handle documentation such as test point matrices and procedures, coordinate with certification engineers and regulators, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives for future test planning cycles.
Responsibilities
- Develop flight test plans tied directly to FAA certification basis requirements with defensible test objectives and instrumentation needs
- Partner with subsystem engineering to evaluate system design intent, technical risks, and failure modes
- Lead or support Test Readiness Reviews by coordinating inputs from engineering, operations, and safety
- Author and maintain test plan documentation including procedures, test point matrices, pass or fail criteria, and data requirements
- Coordinate with certification engineers and FAA representatives to support compliance findings
- Contribute to lessons-learned and process improvement efforts for future test planning cycles
Requirements
- 10 or more years of experience in flight test operations
- Strong knowledge of airworthiness certification flight test programs and regulatory requirements
- Experience with safety risk management processes related to flight testing or complex operational testing
- Proficiency in planning and executing ground and flight tests within military or certification projects
- Exceptional collaboration and interpersonal skills
- High level of organization with strong attention to detail
Qualifications
- Bachelor or Master Degree in Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- FAA pilot certificate
Core Skills
Benefits
- Base pay targeting between $96,300 and $132,400 USD
- Visa sponsorship eligibility for certain positions
- Reasonable accommodations for job applicants with physical or mental disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the location and remote status of this job?
This position is remote, and Archer is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California.
What is the salary range for the Flight Test Planning Specialist role?
The targeted base pay ranges between $96,300 and $132,400 USD, with actual compensation determined by job-related knowledge, experience, and skills.
What are the primary educational requirements?
Applicants need a Bachelor or Master Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Engineering, or a related field.
How can applicants request a reasonable accommodation for the hiring process?
Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com.
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