Sr. Systems Engineer, Flight Deck Avionics

Sr. Systems Engineer, Flight Deck Avionics

San Jose, California, United States

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.

We are dedicated to a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces and celebrates differences among all team members.

• Perform a wide range of tasks including requirements development, system modeling, interface definition, safety analysis, verification procedure creation, and test execution.
• Assist with definition of installation and qualification requirements for equipment within Avionics and Sensors Systems.
• Ensure Avionics and Sensor requirement sets are complete and correct, with traceability to higher-level requirements.
• Perform integration activities for Avionics and Sensors Systems in the Avionics and Integrated Test Labs.
• Coordinate integrated Avionics and Sensor related development, integration and verification activities between Archer and suppliers.
• Collaborate with other System Engineers to ensure the fully integrated aircraft meets its requirements and is optimized.
• Based in Archer HQ, San Jose, CA; support operations in Covington, GA with 10% or less travel.

• Experience with 14 CFR Part 23 and/or 25 Certification, ARP‑4754A, ARP‑4761, DO‑254, DO‑178B/C.
• Experience with functional and non‑functional requirement definition for integrated avionics and networking components.
• Experience with functional requirement definition for Avionics sensor systems.
• Experience executing formal validation and verification activities in a civil aerospace program.
• Significant experience with requirements management tools such as Polarion and/or DOORS.
• Good understanding of aviation protocols (primarily ARINC 717, ARINC 429, Ethernet, RS‑232/RS‑422, discrete, analog, CAN bus).
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in integrated avionics systems development, integration and/or installation.
• Experience on one or more programs with a formal Systems Engineering process.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to support where needed.
• Passion for learning, problem solving, and continuous improvement.

• Experience with 14 CFR Part 91 and/or 135 Certification.
• Experience with Agile development methods.

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

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 contact Archer’s People Team.