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Archer

Flight Test Instrumentation Electrical Design Engineer

San Jose, California, United States$185k–$235kmidAdded 1 month ago

About this role

Archer is seeking an experienced electrical design engineer to lead flight test instrumentation design for their all-electric eVTOL aircraft. You'll oversee electrical installations, coordinate with manufacturing and test teams, and ensure comprehensive sensor monitoring systems for aircraft certification and development.

What you'll do

  • Design electrical installations for flight test instrumentation hardware on test aircraft
  • Plan and coordinate instrumentation installation during aircraft buildup and testing phases
  • Develop processes and documentation for flight test instrumentation maintenance and installation
  • Collaborate with flight test, certification, and engineering teams on comprehensive monitoring plans
  • Design specialized hardware including instrumentation racks, air data booms, and telemetry systems
  • Support technicians and operations teams in implementing instrumentation designs

What they're looking for

  • Electrical design engineering
  • Aircraft wiring design and installation
  • Wire harness routing and aircraft systems
  • Technical documentation and work instructions
  • Design for manufacturing
  • Flight test configuration management
  • FTI systems and sensor knowledge
  • Siemens Capital for diagrams and harnesses

Benefits

  • Competitive base pay between $185,000-$235,000
  • Performance-based compensation structure
  • Work on cutting-edge sustainable aviation technology
  • Collaborative team environment focused on diversity and inclusion
  • Reasonable accommodations provided for qualified applicants
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Archer

Archer develops all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for sustainable aviation. The company is hiring engineers across electrical integration, software, aerodynamics, and controls to build and validate autonomous flight systems, propulsion architectures, and aircraft design.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through your experience designing and installing electrical wiring for flight applications. What specific aircraft or projects have you worked on?
  • Describe your experience with wire routing and harness design for aircraft. What design standards or guidelines have you followed?