Archer

aerospace

TestInstrumentationEngineer

$96–120k San Jose, California, United States
The Brief

“Test Instrumentation Engineer at Archer. Skills: Instrumentation, Data acquisition, Flight test, Systems design. Support developmental test and certification. Design data acquisition system”

What You'll Achieve.

Advance benefits of sustainable air mobility; Support developmental test and certification efforts; Ensure flight test instrumentation activities are completed on time and within budget

Industry & Context.

aerospace
Problems you'll solve

Solve instrumentation and measurement related challenges

Eligibility Requirements

Must be able to distinguish colors, Must be able to lift 30 lbs unassisted

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 developmental test and certification

Design data acquisition system

Install data acquisition system

Maintain data acquisition system

Solve instrumentation challenges

Process post-flight data

Develop processes for installation

Develop processes for maintenance

Plan development flight tests

Perform development flight tests

Plan certification flight tests

Perform certification flight tests

Establish instrumentation plan

Design instrumentation wiring

Design termination details

Integrate aircraft systems

Design flight test hardware

Perform instrumentation work

Ensure timely completion

Ensure budget adherence

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with internal customers; Work with vendors; Collaborate with Flight Test Engineering; Collaborate with Certification Teams; Collaborate with engineering design teams; Collaborate with analysis teams; Support instrumentation technician; Support Aircraft Operations Team

Process & Methodology

Flight test configuration management, On-time completion, Within budget

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