Archer Aviation Inc.

Staff State Estimation Engineer

Archer Aviation Inc. • $170K — $215K *
San Jose, CA 95123In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 9+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and verifying state estimation algorithms
  • Master's or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
  • Proficiency in Simulink/MATLAB for algorithm development and simulation
  • Experience with sensor fusion including INS, GNSS, airspeed sensors, and altimeters
  • Critical thinking from high-level architecture to low-level implementation
  • Track record of developing effective V&V methodologies
  • Working knowledge of ARP4754A, DO-178C, and DO-331

Responsibilities

  • Architect and design advanced state estimation algorithms for eVTOL aircraft
  • Implement state estimation algorithms primarily in Simulink
  • Integrate state estimation solutions with various hardware components
  • Synthesize system requirements for design and cross-functional needs
  • Develop and execute verification and validation (V&V) strategies
  • Develop and refine models to simulate sensors in varying conditions
  • Analyze and interpret data from testing to identify issues
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex aircraft-level problems

Benefits

  • Hands-on experience with flight testing and test plan development
  • Previous experience with flight control or state estimation systems
  • Working knowledge of control algorithms
  • Experience with aerospace data buses and communication protocols
  • Experience working with regulatory authorities
  • Experience in developing or testing fly-by-wire flight control systems
Full Job Description
What you'll do:
  • Architect and design advanced state estimation algorithms for eVTOL aircraft, ensuring safety while considering performance, robustness, and computational efficiency
  • Implement state estimation algorithms, primarily in Simulink, ensuring adherence to modeling standards and best practices
  • Integrate state estimation solutions with various hardware components, including air data systems, Inertial Navigation Systems (INS), Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), and other aviation-grade sensors
  • Synthesize system requirements used to drive design and ensure cross-functional needs are met
  • Develop and execute creative verification and validation (V&V) strategies for state estimation algorithms, including simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, and flight testing
  • Develop and refine models to simulate sensors in nominal, degraded operation, and failure scenarios
  • Analyze and interpret data from simulation, lab testing, and flight testing to identify issues and characterize real-world performance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including control laws, hardware, software, and test engineers, to solve complex aircraft-level problems and ensure seamless integration
  • Build tools and processes to maximize engineering capability

What you need:
  • 9+ years of experience in the design, implementation, and verification of state estimation algorithms
  • Master's or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
  • Proficiency in Simulink/MATLAB for algorithm development and simulation
  • Experience with sensor fusion from various sources, including INS, GNSS, airspeed sensors, and altimeters
  • Demonstrated ability to think critically from high-level architecture down to low-level implementation details.
  • Proven track record of developing effective V&V methodologies
  • Working level knowledge of ARP4754A, DO-178C, and DO-331

Bonus Qualifications:
  • Hands-on experience with flight testing and test plan development
  • Previous experience with flight control or state estimation systems for aircraft such as eVTOLS, helicopters, or fixed-wing airplanes.
  • Working knowledge of control algorithms
  • Experience working with aerospace data buses and communication protocols
  • Experience working with regulation authorities
  • Experience developing or testing fly-by-wire flight control systems

For this position we are targeting a base pay between $170,000 - $215,000. 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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