archer56
Principal Certification Engineer
At a Glance
- Location
- Remote
- Work Regime
- remote
- Experience
- 15+ years
- Compensation
- targeting a base pay between $250,000 - $310,000. Actual compensation offered
- Posted
- 2026-05-28T19:18:20-04:00
Key Requirements
Domain Knowledge
- Engineering
Requirements
15+ years experience in certification in civil or military aircraft
Experience with ODA’s
Experience with certification of electrical systems/mechanical systems/propulsion/ structures
Experience with FAA Conformity
Experience with TSO approvals
Experience with eVTOL, powered-lift, or other special class aircraft development
Responsibilities
Manager of Certification Engineering and help guide the certification efforts for our first certified aircraft.
Coordinate and support certification activities for the assigned Engineering teams
Establish compliance strategies for certification including methods of compliance to FAA regulations
Act as liaison between the teams and FAA Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs)
Communicate regulatory requirements in a clear and concise manner to the teams and other Archer teams to ensure all stakeholders understand the scope of compliance activities
Ensure appropriate methods of compliance are selected and adhered to
About the Company
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 for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph 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.