Flight Test Instrumentation Manufacturing Engineer

Archer Aviation • San Jose, CA

85d • $151,680 - $189,600

About The Position

Support the Developmental Test and Certification Efforts of Archer's piloted eVTOL aircraft project. Work with design engineering to develop installation and assembly planning for flight test instrumentation installs. Work with internal customers and vendors to solve instrumentation and measurement related challenges. Lead make/buy decisions for flight test hardware and harnesses. Key advisor to the Instrumentation Director regarding status of the instrumentation builds, assembly challenges, integration with airplane build, and parts status. Develop processes and documentation to support the procurement, installation, and checkout of flight test instrumentation and ancillary hardware. Collaborate with the New Product Integration Team, Manufacturing Engineering, Suppliers, and Design Engineering to plan and perform all required test installation and modification activities. Collaborate with all engineering design and analysis teams to establish a comprehensive instrumentation plan. 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 Installation and Assembly work with the support of an instrumentation technician team. Ensure flight test instrumentation activities are completed on time and within budget.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering
• 3+ years experience as manufacturing engineer
• Experience in the build or modification of aircraft or prototype aircraft
• Experience creating planning for prototype or test only parts
• Experience creating procedures and reports for manufacturing readiness
• Configuration management process experience
• Experience with JIRA, SAP, or other planning software
• Must be able to distinguish colors
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs unassisted

Nice To Haves

• Experience with FTI systems and sensors
• Experience with instrumentation systems design and implementation on experimental test articles
• Experience with programming languages and reading and editing XML Files
• Experience training people on Manufacturing Engineering Basics and Advanced Topics

Responsibilities

• Support the Developmental Test and Certification Efforts of Archer's piloted eVTOL aircraft project.
• Work with design engineering to develop installation and assembly planning for flight test instrumentation installs.
• Work with internal customers and vendors to solve instrumentation and measurement related challenges.
• Lead make/buy decisions for flight test hardware and harnesses.
• Key advisor to the Instrumentation Director regarding status of the instrumentation builds, assembly challenges, integration with airplane build, and parts status.
• Develop processes and documentation to support the procurement, installation, and checkout of flight test instrumentation and ancillary hardware.
• Collaborate with the New Product Integration Team, Manufacturing Engineering, Suppliers, and Design Engineering to plan and perform all required test installation and modification activities.
• Collaborate with all engineering design and analysis teams to establish a comprehensive instrumentation plan.
• 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.
• Perform Instrumentation Installation and Assembly work with the support of an instrumentation technician team.
• Ensure flight test instrumentation activities are completed on time and within budget.

Benefits

• Base pay between $151,680 - $189,600
• Pay-for-performance culture
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees