Senior Systems Engineer, Fly-by-Wire

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer in San Jose, California is seeking a Systems Engineer to manage system-level requirements and support validation and verification activities for our all-electric aircraft. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of aerospace experience and a degree in a relevant engineering field. This role involves collaboration with various engineering teams and suppliers.

We are offering a competitive salary between $140,000 to $160,000. We prioritize a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with test results data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage system-level requirements and execute validation and verification activities.
• Coordinate with other Systems Engineers.
• Support suppliers in the development of lower-level requirement sets.
• Participate in multidisciplinary integration testing.
• Support testing to be performed at Archer or supplier laboratories.
• Develop compliance documentation.

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Passion for learning and problem solving

Experience developing or working with integrated systems (aerospace preferred)

Experience in requirements based product development including validation and verification activities (aerospace preferred)

Familiarity with Python or other scripting languages

Familiarity with software development (embedded software preferred, aerospace is a bonus)

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

DOORS

Polarion

Jama

Matlab/Simulink

Job description

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, supports, and celebrates all of our team members.

What you’ll do:

• Manage system-level requirements and execute their validation and verification activities following Archer processes that are based on ARP‑4754A.
• Coordinate with other Systems Engineers to ensure the fully integrated system meets its requirements and is optimized.
• Support suppliers in the development of lower-level requirement sets with other systems engineers, technical leads, and subject matter experts.
• Participate in multidisciplinary integration testing, troubleshooting, and problem solving.
• Support equipment level, system level, and aircraft level testing to be performed at Archer or supplier laboratories, and Archer flight test.
• Support development of compliance documentation including test procedures and test reports to support validation, verification, and certification.
• Interface directly with other aircraft systems teams, with our suppliers, and with laboratories and aircraft testing teams.

What We Are Looking For

General

• Collaborative mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Passion for learning and problem solving.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field.

Technical

• Experience developing or working with integrated systems (aerospace preferred).
• Experience in requirements based product development including validation and verification activities (aerospace preferred).
• Exposure to requirements management tools like DOORS, Polarion, Jama, etc.
• Exposure to product or system level testing including using data from digital buses (aerospace buses is a bonus).
• Familiarity with Python or other scripting languages.
• Familiarity with software development (embedded software preferred, aerospace is a bonus).

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with Fly‑by‑Wire (system, subsystem, equipment, hardware, or software development, testing, certification, or maintenance).
• Familiarity with SAE ARP‑4754A or any other System Engineering Requirement Based Development process.
• Familiarity with 14 CFR parts 23/25/91/135 and applicable guidance materials.
• Familiarity with test results data analysis.
• Familiarity with Matlab/Simulink.
• Familiarity with AI tools.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

For this position we are targeting a base pay between $140,000 to $160,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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 [e-mail]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.