Staff Systems Engineer, Electric Propulsion

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 for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph 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. What you’ll do:   As a member of our Systems Engineering team you will report to the Manager of Systems Engineering, and will help define, validate, implement, and verify requirements for our first certified aircraft. You will act as the multi-disciplinary integrator for the electric Propulsion System and contribute to the integration of the vehicle as a whole. What you’ll do Ensure the Propulsion System requirements sets are complete and correct, with traceability to and fulfilling higher-level requirements Coordinate with other System Engineers to ensure the fully integrated aircraft meets its requirements and is optimized Collaborate with the Propulsion System technical lead and safety engineer to define the functional breakdown Aid in definition of functional, physical, and logical interfaces Participate in architecture definition, trade studies, and mutli-disciplinary integration problem solving Develop lower-level requirement sets with support from the technical lead and subject matter experts Coordinate the Validation and Verification processes for the Propulsion System, ensuring the plans are followed and process independence is maintained Contribute to improving internal processes and tools What you need: BS Degree in engineering or related field 10+ yrs of experience in developing and verifying propulsion systems Experience working in the development of electronic control units (including definition of Fault Management, Detection and Annunciation) Experience using one or more requirements management tools Collaborative mindset Great organizational skills Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication Passion for learning and problem solving Bonus Qualifications: Experience developing and certifying electric propulsion systems or systems containing large electrical motors on one or more vehicles Experience developing highly integrated aerospace systems Full understanding of systems engineering practices and the underlying reasons and purpose for each process and activity Experience working on type certification of an aircraft from start to finish under 14 CFR Part 23/27 or equivalent regulations Experience on one or more civil aviation programs with a Systems Engineering process used for certification credit Experience writing Qualification Test Procedures Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing Experience defining custom features or proposing improvements to requirements management tools Knowledgeable on 14 CFR Part 33/35 or equivalent regulations Knowledgeable on SAE ARP4761, especially Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Prior experience on certification projects with significant software and complex hardware elements Background in RTCA DO-178 and DO-254   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 $164,000- $205,000 . Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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.