About this Sr. Electrical Technician role at Archer
Archer · Onsite · San Jose, California, United States
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
- Help build aircraft subsystems integration test labs
- Read wiring diagrams and schematics, and have the ability to understand common electrical symbols and components
- Repair and replace aircraft subsystem components in a lab environment
- Maintain lab documentation for lab modifications, repairs and upgrades
- Inspect the work of other technicians to ensure quality and conformity with design specifications
- Troubleshoot integration encountered
- Fabricate and ring-out wiring harnesses for Aerospace Industry Standards.
What You Need
- 5 years of experience as an electrical technician in Aviation, Aerospace or similar industry
- Superior technical skills and expertise in avionics and aircraft subsystems operation and troubleshooting
- Hands on experience cutting, splicing and crimping wires to fabricate a wide variety of harnesses types
- Extreme attention to detail and high expectations for quality technical work
- Ability to replace various subsystems components
- A safety conscious mindset for ensuring the wellbeing of all working in the labs
- Set an example for a high standard of technical work for other team members
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience maintaining / modifying certified aircraft.
- A&P License
- Inspection Authorization (IA)
- Experience with FAA type certification and conformal test setups
- Familiarity with high voltage systems
Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications. 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 a base pay between $27-45/hr. 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.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.
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.
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