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Archer · 3 hours ago

Principal M&P Engineer

San Jose, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

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. They are seeking a skilled Materials and Process Engineer to lead material qualification efforts supporting FAA certification for their next-generation electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Set up and manage an internal materials test lab, including mechanical test equipment and procedures

Operate and maintain mechanical testing systems for tension, compression, shear, fatigue, and adhesive bonding evaluations

Develop and oversee FAA-conformed material qualification programs, executed both in-house and at external laboratories

Author and maintain material and process specifications, test plans, qualification procedures, and certification documentation

Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and certification teams to ensure materials and processes meet performance and regulatory requirements

Analyze test data, support failure investigations, and implement corrective actions

Provide technical guidance on materials selection and process development for powertrain systems and composite structures

Interface with FAA, DERs, and other regulatory bodies to support certification and conformity activities

Qualification

Materials ScienceMechanical EngineeringFAA CertificationMechanical Testing EquipmentComposite MaterialsAdhesive Bonding TestingMaterial Qualification ProgramsData AnalysisTechnical GuidanceCollaboration Skills