Composites Technician
Archer · Huntington Beach, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $35-50
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 78 days Archer's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 93% of Archer's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Archer
- high 156 stale, 5 reposted of 158 open
- Hiring momentum
- 226 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Archer's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Archer.
About this role
As a Composites Technician at Archer, you will work on advanced composite structures, leading project activities and mentoring fabrication teams. Your role involves interpreting engineering drawings, laying up composite materials, performing quality inspections, and maintaining detailed documentation while collaborating with engineers and design teams to improve processes.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Archer as an employer.
What you need
- Minimum 5+ years of leadership experience in a fast-paced, prototyping environment
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in the aerospace and/or automotive industry as an engineering technician
- Solid understanding of mechanical and structural assembly techniques, including fastener installation, sealants, and alignment processes
- Knowledge of aircraft safety procedures, tool control, foreign object debris (FOD) prevention, and industry regulations
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, engineering instructions, and FAA guidelines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across various teams
Nice to have
- A&P certification or equivalent experience
- Experience in Computer-Aided Design software (CAD) such as SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Catia, Etc.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve integration and/or mechanical issues
- Experience working with electric aircraft, aircraft configuration management, and FAA conformity
- New Product Development experience in Aerospace & Aviation
What you get
- Targeting a base pay range of $35-50/hr, determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
Worth weighing
- No specific benefits listed beyond salary
- Fast-paced, high-pressure environment may not suit everyone
- Physical demands include lifting and working with hazardous materials
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Listed by Archer on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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