> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4616983-senior-staff-systems-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4616983-senior-staff-systems-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Staff Systems Engineer - **Company:** ARCHER - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Requirements Management, Scripting - **Published:** November 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25197_b1ae07077c6d339aa64229a112f27ec9 ## About the Role * Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills * Excellent organization and self leadership skills * Passion for learning and problem solving * 6+ years of relevant experience * Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field, * Experience developing or working with highly integrated systems (aerospace preferred) * Experience with actuation control system requirements and practical controls implementation. * Experience with actuation electronics and mechanical fundamentals * Experience with EMI/EMC design, physics, mitigation and related testing * Experience with design and testing for harsh environments * Familiarity with Systems Engineering standards used in civil aviation and the underlying reasons and purpose for each process and activity * Experience with aircraft development from concept to certification and entry into service * Experience using one or more requirements management tools, * Experience executing formal Validation and Verification activities in a civil aerospace program * Experience with low and high voltage electronics design, board layout, and testing * Familiarity with Matlab/Simulink * Familiarity with Python or similar scripting languages ## Description * Author and take responsibility for the flight control and actuation system-level product requirements while ensuring compatibility with all interfacing systems. * Ensure the requirement set is complete and correct, with traceability to and fulfilling business, technical, and operational objectives * Coordinate with other Systems Engineers to ensure the fully integrated system meets its requirements and is optimized * Collaborate with systems and safety engineering team to define the functional breakdown, and identify functional and physical interfaces * Participate in architecture definition, trade studies, and mutli-disciplinary integration problem solving * Support suppliers in the development of lower-level requirement sets with other systems engineers, technical leads, and subject matter experts * Review and assess internal and supplier designs, documentation, and performance to ensure correctness, completeness, and quality of the product * Coordinate the Validation and Verification processes at the system level, ensuring the plans are followed and process independence is maintained * Contribute to improving internal processes and tools * Contribute to writing system level verification plan and procedures, including formal requirements verification, end-to-end robustness testing, performance analysis, production acceptance test procedures * Support development of compliance documentation such as the system certification plan, system compliance checklists, system review reports, system descriptions, issue paper development and responses * Support development and review of aircraft level technical documentation such as aircraft manuals and procedures.