Archer Aviation
Flight Test Instrumentation Mechanical Design Lead San Jose, California, United
Archer Aviation, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Overview
Flight Test Instrumentation Mechanical Design Lead — 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. Our culture emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable environment that embraces differences and supports all team members. Responsibilities
Support the Design, Fabrication, Developmental Test, and Certification Efforts of Archer's piloted eVTOL aircraft project. Perform the Mechanical Installation Design for all Flight Test Instrumentation related hardware for flight test aircraft. Support the Installation planning and liaison manufacturing for the installation of flight test instrumentation onto test aircraft in buildup and in active test. Work with internal customers and vendors to solve instrumentation and measurement related challenges. Key advisor to the Instrumentation Director regarding all aircraft instrumentation mechanical design 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 all hardware required for flight test. For example, instrumentation racks, air data booms, aircrew interfaces, workstations, camera systems, telemetry systems, etc. Support instrumentation technicians and Aircraft Operations Team in the implementation of instrumentation designs. Ensure flight test instrumentation activities are completed on time and within budget. What You Need
B.S. in Engineering 7+ years experience as Mechanical Design Engineer or Instrumentation Engineer Experience with design and installation of hardware for flight Experience with the routing of wires/harnesses for aircraft Experience generating work instructions Experience with design for manufacturing Must be able to lift 30 lbs unassisted Bonus Qualifications
Flight test configuration management process experience Experience with FTI systems and sensor maintenance Experience in Siemens NX Experience as an instrumentation engineer or in an instrumentation related field Experience training people on Basics and Advanced Design Topics Compensation
For this position we are targeting a base pay between $186,240 - $232,800. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Accommodations
Archer is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Archer's People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Candidate Privacy and Work Authorization
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy. Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time. Equal Opportunity
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. Agency
Archer does not engage with external recruiting agencies without a prior written agreement. Unsolicited resumes may be considered; Archer bears no responsibility for payment of fees. If you are a recruiting agency or recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to people@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
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Flight Test Instrumentation Mechanical Design Lead — 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. Our culture emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable environment that embraces differences and supports all team members. Responsibilities
Support the Design, Fabrication, Developmental Test, and Certification Efforts of Archer's piloted eVTOL aircraft project. Perform the Mechanical Installation Design for all Flight Test Instrumentation related hardware for flight test aircraft. Support the Installation planning and liaison manufacturing for the installation of flight test instrumentation onto test aircraft in buildup and in active test. Work with internal customers and vendors to solve instrumentation and measurement related challenges. Key advisor to the Instrumentation Director regarding all aircraft instrumentation mechanical design 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 all hardware required for flight test. For example, instrumentation racks, air data booms, aircrew interfaces, workstations, camera systems, telemetry systems, etc. Support instrumentation technicians and Aircraft Operations Team in the implementation of instrumentation designs. Ensure flight test instrumentation activities are completed on time and within budget. What You Need
B.S. in Engineering 7+ years experience as Mechanical Design Engineer or Instrumentation Engineer Experience with design and installation of hardware for flight Experience with the routing of wires/harnesses for aircraft Experience generating work instructions Experience with design for manufacturing Must be able to lift 30 lbs unassisted Bonus Qualifications
Flight test configuration management process experience Experience with FTI systems and sensor maintenance Experience in Siemens NX Experience as an instrumentation engineer or in an instrumentation related field Experience training people on Basics and Advanced Design Topics Compensation
For this position we are targeting a base pay between $186,240 - $232,800. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Accommodations
Archer is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Archer's People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Candidate Privacy and Work Authorization
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy. Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time. Equal Opportunity
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. Agency
Archer does not engage with external recruiting agencies without a prior written agreement. Unsolicited resumes may be considered; Archer bears no responsibility for payment of fees. If you are a recruiting agency or recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to people@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
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