Engineering Technician, CompositesSan Jose, California, United States

Engineering Technician, Composites

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 :

As an Engineering Technician - Composites, you will work closely with engineers and technicians to support the assembly, integration, and testing of electromechanical systems for our eVTOL aircraft. You will play a key role in ensuring product quality, troubleshooting issues, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, modification documents, and test procedures.
• Lay up composite materials (e.g., prepreg, wet layup) according to engineering drawings and strict process specifications.
• Perform bagging, vacuum infusion, bonding, cure cycles, demolding, trimming, and finishing procedures while maintaining high quality standards.
• Inspect composite parts for defects (e.g., voids, delamination) and conduct repairs or refinishing as necessary.
• Maintain detailed documentation and records of material usage, process steps, and inspection results for certification traceability.
• Communicate regularly with manufacturing engineers and design teams, providing feedback on part buildability and potential process improvements.
• Strong understanding of composite materials, layup methods, resin systems, and cure processes.
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting technical drawings, process documentation, and quality standards such as NADCAP or AS9100 (preferred).
• Excellent attention to detail, manual dexterity, and a commitment to safety in handling composite materials and chemicals.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, prototype-driven setting while maintaining rigorous quality standards.

What You Need :

Bonus Qualifications :

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 $39.00 / hr - $49.00 / hr. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.