Staff Systems Engineer, Aircraft Systems Integration

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Archer

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San Jose, CA, United States

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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 We Are Looking For:

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on engineer to lead the integration efforts across multiple systems and SW for Archer's eVTOL aircraft. Note this role is not a systems requirements or verification focused role, but rather hands-on integration and problem solving.

What you'll do:

  • Leverage in-depth understanding of one or more of the aircraft systems to lead the cross-functional planning, execution, troubleshooting of eVTOL aircraft integration efforts
  • Feedback issues found during integration and/ or verification gaps to respective system/SW teams and collaborate on resolution and subsequent verification
  • Assure continuity of integration learnings to prototype aircraft functional testing
  • As stakeholder of integrated labs, collaborate with lab staff on continuous process and infrastructure improvements

What you need:

  • BS/MS in mechanical /aerospace/ electrical /systems /controls engineering
  • 8+ years of experience in complex systems (aircraft or automotive etc) with in-depth knowledge in one of: powertrain (preferred), flight controls, or avionics
  • Able to perform well in a fast paced environment
  • Strong trouble-shooting and collaboration skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Equally competent in lab work and engineering analysis
  • Experience with programming languages e.g. Python
  • Experience with Model-Based Design using tools e.g. Matlab/Simulink

Bonus qualifications

  • Knowledge of aircraft system verification/ validation procedures
  • Experience with dynamometer systems and/ or high voltage integration
  • Experience with simulation platforms

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 - 210,000. 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 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.
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