Archer
aerospace
FlightTestInstrumentationEngineer
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“Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer at Archer. Skills: Flight Test Instrumentation, Data Acquisition Systems, Telemetry Operations, FTI Systems, Sensor Maintenance, Flight Test Configuration Management. 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”
What You'll Achieve.
Support the Developmental Test and Certification Efforts; Ensure flight test instrumentation activities are completed on time and within budget
Industry & Context.
solve instrumentation and measurement related challenges
Must be able to distinguish colors, Must be able to lift 30 lbs unassisted, Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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
Nice to Have
Experience with programming languages and reading and editing XML Files, Ability to work with Matlab, Experience training people on Instrumentation Basics and Advanced Topics, Python experiences, C++ Programing, VBA + Excel
What You'll Do.
Support the Developmental Test and Certification Efforts of Archer’s piloted eVTOL aircraft project
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
Assist in designing instrumentation wiring
and physical and digital integration with the aircraft and aircraft systems
Assist in designing all hardware required for flight test
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
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with internal customers and vendors; Collaborate with the Flight Test Engineering and Certification Teams; Collaborate with all engineering design and analysis teams; Work with an instrumentation technician and Aircraft Operations Team
Communication Scope
Key advisor to the Instrumentation Director
Process & Methodology
ensure flight test instrumentation activities are completed on time and within budget
Full Job Description
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 sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members. 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
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