Staff Systems Engineer, Electric Propulsion
- Countries
- USA
- Job Types
- software & tech
- Experience
- expert
- Organization Types
- aerospace, transportation & mobility
- Location
- San Jose
- Posted Date
- Company
- Archer Aviation
- Salary
- $160,000.0 - $220,000.0 annually
AI Summary
Job Description
Own ARP4754A-compliant requirements for aerospace systems, authoring, baselining, and maintaining traceability. Author and validate implementable requirements for propulsion hardware and embedded software, including fault detection and control logic. Lead cross-functional engineering problem review forums, triage system-level issues, and manage flight test anomalies to closure. Assess propulsion system readiness and support airworthiness certification.
Hard Requirements
- BS in Electrical, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering (MS preferred)
- 8+ years of systems engineering on aviation-certified programs
- Experience with ARP4754A or equivalent certification compliance
- Demonstrated experience authoring and owning a large requirements baseline in Polarion, DOORS, Jama, or equivalent
- Experience leading cross-functional engineering problem resolution forums
- Direct participation in FHA, PSSA, and SSA reviews
- Deep working knowledge of DO-178C and/or DO-254
- Familiarity with vehicle or aircraft communication protocols
Soft Requirements
- eVTOL, Part 23, or Part 33 type certification experience
- Systems-level familiarity with electric propulsion
- HIL/SIL experience
- DER coordination
- working knowledge of ARP4761