Staff Test Engineer, Flight Controls System

ARCHER
San Jose, CA, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
$160,000.0 - $190,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Data Analysis Systems Engineering Computer Engineering Continuous Integration Ethernet Python (Programming Language) MATLAB Requirements Management RS-485 Standard Software Testing Automation Framework Test Data Information Technology
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DO-178B Teamcity Polarion Jenkins

Job description

  • 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.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Requirements management?, We are looking for an experienced verification engineer to join the Flight Controls System Team at Archer. This role has a strong focus on the verification and testing of the Archer’s fly-by-wire flight control system, including its subsystems and items, and its integration with other aircraft systems, such as avionics, high and low voltage power distribution, and engines. Having prior testing experience and capability of executing in complex test campaigns is a must., * 8+ 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., * 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.)

Benefits & conditions

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 $160,000 - $190,000 Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

About the company

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., 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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