NDT Inspector Lead
- Pay
- $75,200 – $94,000 per year
- Location
- San Jose, CA
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About the role
Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform that delivers air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems ("UAS"), aviation-related physical artificial intelligence ("AI") solutions, and other technologies to customers worldwide across the commercial aerospace and defense sectors.
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 a member of our Quality Team you will perform various inspections to ensure the quality of the aircraft. You will help us achieve airline-like levels of safety while offering urban air transportation at a price accessible to all, setting the bar for the entire advanced air mobility industry.
Responsibilities
- Configure and calibrate nondestructive testing (NDT) equipment to ensure accurate inspections.
- Perform NDT inspections to assess product quality and detect defects using various methodologies.
- Develop and implement testing techniques tailored to the objects under inspection.
- Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications and evaluate results effectively.
- Compile detailed test reports and distribute findings to relevant stakeholders.
- Conduct general aircraft inspections as well as specialized composite ultrasonic
- Testing.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework preferred.
- Ability to achieve NDT Level II Certification in Ultrasonic Testing (UT).
- Ability to achieve NDT Level II Certification in Eddy Current Testing (ET).
- Ability to achieve NDT Level II Certification in Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection
- (FPI).
- Experience performing ultrasonic inspection of composite parts and adhesive bonded assemblies.
- Demonstrated proficiency in performing NDT tasks and interpreting inspection results.
- Strong ability to write detailed NDT inspection reports.
- Experience using MES/SAP systems to complete inspection plans electronically.
- Work experience in manufacturing environments within aerospace or other highly regulated industries.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience performing First Article Inspections (FAI) and familiarity with relevant tools.
- Proficiency in working with Model-Based Definition (MBD) or fully dimensional models.
- Experience with the utilization of Teamcenter
Pay and benefits
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 $75,200.00 - $94,000.00. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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Equal opportunity and legal notices
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. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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.
From Archer's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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