Instrumentation Telemetry and Radio Technician/Engineer
Archer Technologies
Salinas, CA, USA
USD 151,680-240k / year
Posted on May 27, 2026
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:
- Support the Developmental Test and Certification Efforts of Archer’s piloted eVTOL aircraft project.
- Maintain the test telemetry assets and ground station systems configuration, maintenance, and health.
- Work with internal customers and vendors to solve instrumentation and telemetry related challenges.
- Be responsible for troubleshooting RF equipment, Radios, and computers related to flight test telemetry.
- Key advisor to the Instrumentation Director regarding all ground station hardware, computer assets, and RF hardware.
- Develop processes and documentation to support the checkout and maintenance of ground test and telemetry equipment.
- Collaborate with the Flight Test Engineering and Certification Teams to plan and perform all required development and certification flight test activities.
- Assist in designing ground support and RF Equipment Systems wiring, termination details, and physical and digital integration with the aircraft and aircraft systems.
- Assist in designing all hardware required for telemetry and radio systems. For example, computer racks,communication equipment, radios, and computer terminals.
- Ensure the stability and readiness of ground telemetry and communication equipment.
What You Need:
- 10+ years experience in Test/RF Equipment or Information Technology
- Experience with large real-time data distribution systems
- Experience with instrumentation systems and implementation of system in experimental test
- Experience with communication equipment
- Experience creating procedures and reports for hardware checkouts and maintenance
- Test asset configuration management and maintenance process experience
- Must be able to distinguish colors
- Must be able to lift 30 lbs unassisted
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience in labs with large critical datasets
- Experience with RF Receivers, Transmitters, and other communication equipment
- Experience with Enterprise Networking and Computer Systems
- Experience with programming languages and reading and editing XML Files
- Experience training people on Computer and Networking Hardware Basics and Advanced Topics
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 $151,680 - $240,000. 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 people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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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 People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
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