Archer Aviation Inc.

Sr. GNC Engineer

Archer Aviation Inc. • $140K — $180K *
San Jose, CA 95123In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Extensive experience with MATLAB/Simulink (including Stateflow, Simulink Coder/Embedded Coder) for control design and code generation.
  • Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics, optimization, and both classical and modern control theory.
  • BS in Aerospace Engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience OR MS with 3+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement flight control algorithms for electric VTOL aircraft using MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Build and maintain high-fidelity Simulink models and simulations for system verification and validation.
  • Connect GNC requirements with other system requirements across functions.
  • Influence leadership on decisions related to GNC systems.
  • Implement solutions for efficient verification of complex systems and software.
  • Conduct trade studies for aircraft design and system architecture insights.
  • Collaborate with the Flight Test team to design evaluation tests for vehicle capabilities.

Benefits

  • Flexible work hours to promote work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Full Job Description
What you'll do:
  • Design and implement flight control algorithms for electric VTOL aircraft using MATLAB/Simulink as the primary model-based design environment
  • Build and maintain high-fidelity Simulink models and simulations to verify and validate system requirements
  • Work cross functionally to connect GNC requirements with other system requirements
  • Influence leadership with decisions that are affected by GNC systems
  • Implement creative solutions to efficiently verify complex systems and software, including Simulink-based test harnesses and automated verification workflows
  • Run trade studies to inform aircraft design and system architecture
  • Work with the Flight Test team to design tests that safely evaluate the vehicle capabilities
  • Improve the fidelity and capabilities of our vehicle and environment simulation models
  • Analyze full-scale and subscale flight data to improve our Simulink-based models
  • Author software requirements and test cases that drive the design of the GNC software, including requirements traceable to Simulink model architecture
  • Collaborate with Systems Engineering to properly decompose higher level requirements
  • Collaborate with Systems Safety and Systems Engineering to identify and correct any deficiencies in the Flight Control System


What you need:
  • Extensive, hands-on experience with MATLAB/Simulink (Stateflow, Simulink Coder/Embedded Coder) for control law design, modeling, and code generation
  • Strong knowledge of vehicle dynamics, optimization, and both classical and modern control theory
  • BS in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience OR MS with at least 3 years of relevant experience


Bonus Qualifications:
  • Experience with model-based design workflows, including Simulink-to-embedded-code generation and verification (DO-178C/DO-331 model-based development a plus)
  • Experience in Rotorcraft Flapping Dynamics
  • Experience with system identification and CYPHER
  • Experience with envelope protection and CONDUIT
  • Experience implementing trajectory generation and/or optimization algorithms


For this position we are targeting a base pay between $140,000 - $180,000. 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
Aerospace & Defense
NASDAQ
ACHR
* Ladders Estimates

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