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# Staff Test Engineer, Flight Controls System

- **Company:** ARCHER
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $190,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 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, DO-178B, Teamcity, Polarion, Jenkins
- **Published:** May 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=18e260b374b0057e

## About the Role

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.)

## 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.


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