Senior State Estimation System Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Archer is an aerospace company based in Palo Alto, 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 for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph while producing minimal noise.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></p></div><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Contribute to the architecture, design, integration and test of the Archer aircraft state estimation system including all the sensors used for piloting and navigation.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Propose and evaluate architecture concepts, perform architecture and technology trade-off analysis.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Define and validate requirements for the aircraft sensors and state estimation software including sensors selection, voting, monitoring, fault detection, and sensor fusion.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Support the definition and execution of the certification plan, verification plan and procedures.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Contribute to the integration and test of the state estimation system, support aircraft integration and flight test campaigns.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Work closely with suppliers to select, procure, design and build components for the State Estimation System.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Contribute to the development of certification plans and issue papers for the FAA.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>What You Need</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">10+ years of experience in a related field.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace or related field.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience with all phases of aircraft development from concept to entry into service.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Good knowledge on 14 CFR parts 23/25/91/135 and applicable guidance materials.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Deep Technical knowledge of Air Data Systems and its environmental operating conditions</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Technical knowledge of aircraft sensor types including AHRS, INS, GNSS, DME/VOR, ILS, Radar Altimeters.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Good understanding of filters and sensor fusion algorithms such as Kalman Filters.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Good understanding of computer architecture, embedded software, communication standards and protocols.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Good knowledge of ARP-4754A, DO-254 / DO-178C standards.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Good knowledge of DO-160G qualification standard.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Familiarity with Python or similar scripting languages to conduct analysis.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Excellent organizational and communication skills.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience with Agile/SCRUM methodologies.</span></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Familiarity with modeling tools (SysML/UML).</span></li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><h5><span style="font-weight: 400;">Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</span></h5></div>