Sr Systems Test Engineer

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with Archer stakeholders to conduct required testing of integrated propulsion systems
• Manage competing priorities for lab usage to best support Archer’s company goals
• Build, maintain, and operate test capabilities within the Integrated Test Organization’s dedicated labs. (Propulsion, HIL, and Systems Integration Labs)
• Post process test data with Design Engineers, System Engineers, and Reliability Engineers to identify design critical operating modes and create design validation test plans
• Innovate Archer’s testing processes by implementing test system designs or productivity improvements
• Investigate issues discovered during testing to determine root cause and drive product improvements
• Install and remove aircraft propulsion components on test stands
• Utilize data acquisition HW/SW to execute component acceptance testing
• Document results of test in manuals and reports

What You Need

• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related field
• 8+ years of experience conducting physical testing and analysis of mechanical or electronic systems against detailed requirements
• Experience leading and driving technical projects to completion
• Experience with a diverse range of test instrumentation devices (e.g. pressure, strain, temperature measurement)
• Basic working understanding of electrical circuit design, mechanical engineering, power electronics, motor drives
• Experience with electrical test equipment, hand tools, power tools
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use provided software for data analysis and reporting
• Wind tunnel testing or rotor/propeller test experience

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with object-oriented coding language and data acquisition tools
• Experience with component, system, or vehicle validation testing (FAA DO160, or equivalent)
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, NI, or other data acquisition and analysis software.
• Experience with HV systems and safety
• Experience with integrated system communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, RS485 etc.)

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 $148,000 - $160,000. 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 people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.