Archer

aerospace

TestInstrumentationEngineer

$96–120k San Jose, California, United States
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
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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

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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