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Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering

Archer · Santa Clara, California, United States

Posted 14 days ago · $152,100 - $190,100

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
14 days
Archer's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
93% of Archer's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Archer
high
117 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
2026-09-17

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About this role

In this role, you will lead the Manufacturing Test Engineering team responsible for functional and end-of-line testing of aircraft as they are manufactured. Your day-to-day tasks will include managing test operations, developing testing strategies, collaborating with design teams, and ensuring compliance with performance standards. You will also focus on building a high-performing team and establishing scalable test processes to support production.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
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

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Software, or Manufacturing)
  • 8+ years testing complex electromechanical hardware
  • 3+ years directly managing engineering teams
  • Experience developing and maintaining manufacturing and test documentation
  • Background in designing, procuring, and qualifying test equipment, fixtures, and GSE
  • Hands-on experience with test automation (Python, LabVIEW, TestStand)

Nice to have

  • Experience scaling eVTOL, UAV, or advanced air mobility test operations through a high-rate production ramp
  • Direct experience with FAA conformity & certification processes, and AS9100 quality standards

What you get

  • Targeted base pay between $152,100 - $190,100
  • Pay-for-performance culture

Worth weighing

  • No mention of remote work options
  • Safety sensitive role requiring background checks and drug screening
  • No work visa sponsorship available

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Listed by Archer on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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