Flight Test Planning Specialist

The role

The Flight Test Planning Specialist will develop flight test plans that trace to FAA certification basis requirements. This role involves partnering with subsystem engineering to translate design intent into test procedures and coordinating with certification engineers and FAA representatives.

What you will do

• Develop flight test plans that trace to FAA certification basis requirements.
• Partner with subsystem engineering to translate system design intent and failure modes into test procedures.
• Lead or support Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs).
• Author and maintain test plan documentation including test point matrices and procedures.
• Coordinate with certification engineers and FAA representatives.
• Contribute to lessons-learned and process improvement efforts.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ 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/executing ground and flight tests within certification or military projects
• Exceptional collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail

Nice to have

• FAA pilot certificate

About the company

Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform. The company delivers air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems, aviation-related physical artificial intelligence solutions, and other technologies to customers worldwide.