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Principal Certification Engineer

Archer · Remote

Posted about 3 months ago · $199,000 - $248,800

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 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 Principal Certification Engineer at Archer, you will lead the certification efforts for the company's first certified aircraft, working closely with engineering teams to establish compliance strategies and certification plans. Your role involves coordinating certification activities, communicating regulatory requirements, and collaborating with FAA representatives to ensure adherence to airworthiness standards throughout the certification process.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
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

  • BS/MS in Engineering or related degree
  • 15+ years experience in certification in civil or military aircraft
  • Previous experience with Part 23, 8110.4c, AC 20-107, AC 23-19 and other applicable regulations and guidance materials
  • Ability to interpret FAA regulations and guidance material and communicate requirements to internal and external stakeholders
  • Experience in developing and executing certification plans
  • Experience interacting and communicating directly with FAA

Nice to have

  • Experience with eVTOL, powered-lift, or other special class aircraft development
  • Experience with the Issue Paper process

What you get

  • Base pay between $199,000 - $248,800
  • Pay-for-performance culture
  • Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs
  • Potential eligibility for visa sponsorship

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond location
  • High level of experience required may limit opportunities for less experienced candidates

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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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