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Archer · 1 month ago

Principal Metrology Engineer

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California focused on sustainable air mobility. The Principal Metrology Engineer will lead the quality team in defining quality requirements and process controls for their first certified aircraft, ensuring high safety standards and effective metrology practices.

AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing
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Responsibilities

Developing and overseeing the metrology program at Archer
Taking a key role in the development and deployment of metrology tools to ensure Midnight meets design requirements
Leading the establishment of an aircraft inspection plan during the test phase of the program at both San Jose and Covington
Executing / Overseeing the verification process for the Midnight program incorporating risk based approach to inspection including design reviews and tolerance stack up analysis
Leading the development and implementation of laser trackers, faro arms and other key metrology equipment
Establishing critical wing dimensions using a laser tracker
Developing a plan to use GearPro on CMMs at Archer
Developing a program and training inspectors to measure key features on propellers
Collaborating and positively influencing cross-functional teams to integrate quality into all business processes

Qualification

Metrology programsCMMsLaser trackersQuality Standards knowledgeComplex geometries experienceManufacturing environment experienceTraining inspectorsCross-functional collaboration

Required

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

Preferred

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

Company

Archer is an aerospace company that developed an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft tailored for urban air mobility systems.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.48B
Key Investors
BlackRockStellantis
2025-11-06Post Ipo Equity· $650M
2025-06-12Post Ipo Equity· $850M
2025-02-11Post Ipo Equity· $300M

Leadership Team

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Adam Goldstein
Founder and CEO
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Tom Muniz
Chief Technology Officer
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