Systems Engineer - 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 f ...

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, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

As a member of our Systems Engineering team you will report into the Vehicle Architecture, and will help define, validate, implement, and verify requirements for our first certified aircraft. You will act as a multi-disciplinary integrator and liaison with different systems and teams and will support development process definition, engage in complex technical issues, and collaborate across multiple disciplines to execute on SE deliverables. 

What you'll do: 

• Lead product definition by developing requirements, architecture, interfaces. 
• Lead multidisciplinary efforts to enable integration and testing of different systems
• Coordinate with other System Engineers to ensure the fully integrated aircraft meets its requirements and is optimized
• Analyze system performance, troubleshoot complex hardware/software issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with the Chief Engineer and safety engineering team to define and identify functional and physical interfaces
• Plan and oversee system validation and testing to confirm it meets defined requirements and purpose.
• Lead/support verification activities for integrated systems and aircraft
• Proactively identify and mitigate technical and programmatic risks and problem reports.
• Support qualification and certification efforts 
• Assist in test planning and execution in support of system and subsystem verification.
• Contribute to developing and improving internal processes and tools

What you need:

• B.S. Degree (or higher) in engineering or related field
• Relevant experience in developing one or more complex systems across multiple lifecycle phases
• Experience developing highly integrated aerospace systems
• Experience developing requirements and supporting configuration and architecture definition
• Full understanding of systems engineering practices and the underlying intent, along with ability to scale the process to the program context
• Experience on verification of highly integrated systems
• Extensive 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:

• Familiarity with the regulations and standards applicable to transport and general aviation aircraft
• Experience defining custom features or proposing improvements to requirements management tools
• Background in RTCA DO-178 and DO-254
• Experience using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models and tools
• Knowledgeable on SAE ARP4761
• Experience working on type certification of an aircraft from start to finish under 14 CFR Part 23/27 or equivalent regulations
• Prior experience on certification projects with significant software and complex hardware elements

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

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 $126,000- $220,000. 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 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  All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.