Sr. Systems Engineer, Flight Deck Avionics

What you’ll do: 

• Perform a wide range of tasks including: requirements development, system modeling, interface definition, safety analysis, verification procedure creation and test execution
• Perform Integration activities of the Flight Deck Avionics System including the Maintenance & Recording Subsystem in the Avionics and Integrated Labs
• Assist with definition of installation and qualification requirements for Maintenance & Recording equipment within the Avionics System 
• Ensure Maintenance & Recording Subsystem requirement sets are complete and correct, with traceability to and fulfilling higher-level requirements
• Work with Pilots, Operators, Maintainers and Human Factors to optimize the maintenance functionality
• Own and implement Central Maintenance Computed (CMC) and FDR configurations.
• Coordinate integration of the Maintenance & Recording Subsystem with other Aircraft Systems (Flight Controls, Propulsion, Battery, …)
• Liaison with Technical Publications organization for maintenance related documentation
• Manage and develop supplier relationships 
• Collaborate with other System Engineers to ensure the fully integrated aircraft meets its requirements and is optimized
• Coordinate Integrated Avionics related development, integration and verification activities between Archer teams and suppliers.
• Based in Archer HQ, San Jose, CA. Travel: 10% or less.

What you need:

• Familiarity with programming languages (e.g. Python, JSON, XML)
• Good understanding of aviation protocols (mainly ARINC 717, ARINC 429, Ethernet, RS-232/RS-422, Discretes, Analogs, CAN bus)
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication
• Passion for learning and problem solving
• Collaborative Mindset, Willingness to step in and support where needed
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or related field)
• 6+ years of experience in Integrated avionics systems development, integration and/or installation
• Experience on one or more programs with a formal Systems Engineering process
• Experience with: 14 CFR Part 23 and/or 25 Certification, ARP-4754/ARP-4761, DO-254, DO-178b/c
• Experience with functional and non-functional requirement definition for Integrated Avionics computing and networking components
• Experience executing formal Validation and Verification activities in a civil  aerospace program
• Significant Experience with Requirements Management Tools such as  Polarian and/or DOORS

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with: 14 CFR Part 91 and/or 135 Certification 
• Experience developing or using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models and tools
• Experience with Agile development methods