Archer Aviation Inc.

Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer

Archer Aviation Inc.$140K — $200K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Engineering
  • 7+ years experience in instrumentation engineering and experimental testing
  • Proficient with data acquisition hardware and telemetry operations
  • Skilled in designing and implementing instrumentation systems for experimental tests
  • Experienced with flight test instrumentation (FTI) systems and sensor maintenance
  • Adept at creating procedures and reports for hardware checkouts and test events
  • Familiar with flight test configuration management processes

Responsibilities

  • Support development and certification of eVTOL aircraft project
  • Design, install, and maintain flight test data acquisition systems
  • Collaborate with vendors to address instrumentation challenges
  • Process post-flight data and address quality issues
  • Advise on all instrumentation activities for aircraft
  • Develop documentation and processes for flight test instrumentation
  • Work with engineering teams to create a comprehensive instrumentation plan

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge eVTOL technology
  • Collaborative environment with various engineering teams
  • Potential for career growth in a dynamic aerospace field
  • Involvement in significant development and certification activities
Full Job Description
What You'll Do:
  • Support the Developmental Test and Certification Efforts of Archer's piloted eVTOL aircraft project.
  • Design, install, and maintain the data acquisition system system for flight test aircraft.
  • Work with internal customers and vendors to solve instrumentation and measurement related challenges.
  • Perform post-flight data processing and field data quality related questions.
  • Key advisor to the Instrumentation Director regarding all aircraft instrumentation activities.
  • Develop processes and documentation to support the installation and maintenance of flight test instrumentation.
  • Collaborate with the Flight Test Engineering and Certification Teams to plan and perform all required development and certification flight test activities.
  • Collaborate with all engineering design and analysis teams to establish a comprehensive instrumentation plan including, but not limited to, monitoring of strain, temperature, vibration, pressure, airdata, ECS, etc.
  • Assist in designing instrumentation wiring, termination details, and physical and digital integration with the aircraft and aircraft systems.
  • Assist in designing all hardware required for flight test. For example, instrumentation racks, air data booms, aircrew interfaces, workstations, camera systems, telemetry systems, etc.
  • Perform Instrumentation work with the support of an instrumentation technician and Aircraft Operations Team
  • Ensure flight test instrumentation activities are completed on time and within budget

What You Need:
  • B.S. in Engineering
  • 7+ years experience as instrumentation engineer & experimental test
  • Experience with data acquisition hardware and telemetry operations
  • Experience with instrumentation systems design and implementation on experimental test articles
  • Experience with FTI systems and sensor maintenance
  • Experience creating procedures and reports for hardware checkouts and test events
  • Flight test configuration management process experience
  • Must be able to distinguish colors
  • Must be able to lift 30 lbs unassisted

Bonus Qualifications:
  • Experience with programming languages and reading and editing XML Files
  • Ability to work with Matlab
  • Experience training people on Instrumentation Basics and Advanced Topics
  • Programing Language:
    • Python experiences
    • C++ Programing
    • VBA + Excel

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 $140,680 - $200,600. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

About Archer Aviation Inc.

Archer Aviation is an American aerospace manufacturer that develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. The company was founded in 2018 by Brett Adcock and Adam Goldstein. Archer Aviation is developing an eVTOL aircraft that can travel up to 60 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph. The aircraft is designed to be quiet, safe, and efficient, with zero emissions. The company has partnerships with United Airlines and Stellantis, and plans to launch its first aircraft in 2024.
Learn more about Archer Aviation Inc.
Market Cap
$403.1 million
Industry
NASDAQ

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