Archer · 15 hours ago
Sr Test Engineer, Flight Controls System
Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. They are seeking an experienced verification engineer to join the Flight Controls System Team, focusing on the verification and testing of the flight control system and its integration with other aircraft systems.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing
Responsibilities
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the flight control system, including its architecture and the detailed design of all subsystems and components
Design and execute requirements-based tests for the eVTOL Flight Control System
Work collaboratively with team members to correlate test results with analyses and predictions
Evaluate test data to confirm the performance of the tested components
Ensure testing is compliant with FAA, DoD, or other aircraft standards
Ensure scope of tests meets requirements for aircraft certification
Prepare technical reports detailing test results
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in a related field
Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field
Experience with requirements based testing, preferably applying ARP4754A, DO-178C, or similar guidelines
Background using Polarion, DOORS or similar requirements management tools
Excellent technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
Experience with Agile/SCRUM methodologies
Preferred
Experience with continuous integration & test tools like TeamCity or Jenkins, and test automation frameworks
Experience with Python, MATLAB, NI, or other data acquisition and analysis software
Experience with integrated system communication protocols (ARINC429, CAN, Ethernet, RS485 etc.)
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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