Archer · 20 hours ago
Flight Control System Verification Engineering Intern
Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California focused on advancing sustainable air mobility through all-electric aircraft. They are seeking a motivated intern to gain hands-on experience in the verification and testing of their fly-by-wire flight control system, collaborating with experienced engineers and participating in various test campaigns.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing
Responsibilities
Learn about the flight control system architecture and the design of its subsystems and components under the guidance of senior engineers
Assist in executing requirements-based tests for the eVTOL Flight Control System
Support data collection and analysis during test campaigns
Help correlate test results with analyses and predictions alongside team members
Assist in evaluating test data to verify component performance
Learn about FAA, DoD, and other aircraft certification standards and testing compliance requirements
Contribute to technical reports and test documentation
Participate in team meetings and design reviews
Qualification
Required
Going into the 2nd or 3rd year in college career
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
Completed coursework in controls, systems engineering, or related topics
Strong interest in aerospace, flight controls, or verification/testing
Basic understanding of engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Able to commit to a 10 week internship
Preferred
Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or other programming/analysis tools
Exposure to requirements management tools (Polarion, DOORS, Jira, etc.)
Understanding of Agile/SCRUM methodologies
Coursework or projects involving testing, data acquisition, or systems integration
Knowledge of communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, etc.)
Previous internship or co-op experience in aerospace or related field
Company
Archer
Archer is an aerospace company that developed an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft tailored for urban air mobility systems.
Funding
Current Stage
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