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
As a member of our Quality Team you will help define the inspection process for our first certified aircraft. You will help us achieve airline-like levels of safety while offering urban air transportation at a price accessible to all, setting the bar for the entire advanced air mobility industry.
Responsibilities
- Configure and calibrate nondestructive testing (NDT) equipment.
- Perform inspections to assess quality and detect defects using NDT methodologies.
- Develop and adhere to techniques for examination of objects under inspection.
- Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications and evaluate results.
- Compile and distribute test results and detailed reports.
- Conduct both general aircraft inspections and specialized composite ultrasonic testing.
What you need
- High School Diploma or equivalent, some college preferred.
- NDT Level II Certification in ultrasonic testing (UT).
- Experience with composite bond line inspections.
- Currently have or willing to obtain Electromagnetic testing (ET) and Liquid Penetrant Inspection (PT) Certification.
- Demonstrated ability to perform assigned NDT tasks and interpret results of inspections.
- Experience with MES/SAP systems and completing inspection plans electronically.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment in aerospace or other highly regulated environments.
- Ability to travel 20% of the time.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience completing first article inspections with working knowledge of the tools required for inspection.
- Experience working with Model Based Definition (MBD) or fully dimensional 3D models.
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 an hourly rate of $37 - $45. 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 [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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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 [email protected]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
