Sr. Systems Engineer

Archer • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

Archer is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer to join its Development Assurance team and help launch its first certified aircraft. The role will architect the engineering framework that governs development, defining, deploying, and continuously improving processes and toolchains so teams can develop aircraft systems with high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. The position bridges engineering execution and company strategy and ensures the development lifecycle complies with ARP4754A and other aerospace standards.

The engineer will establish and govern systems engineering processes, artifact standards, templates, and quality criteria. They will partner with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate compliant practices into daily workflows, provide training and support, and incorporate team feedback. The role also works with Product Lifecycle Engineering and Tools teams to configure the engineering toolchain, enforce compliance, automate traceability, and manage certified artifacts. Development evidence must support audits and certification objectives for ARP4754A, DO-178C, and DO-254.

Requirements

• BS, MS, or PhD in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience developing one or more aerospace systems.
• Proven background developing and verifying highly integrated aerospace systems.
• Experience with requirements development, configuration, and architecture definition for aircraft.
• Hands-on experience with civil aviation programs using Systems Engineering processes for certification credit.
• Deep understanding of Systems Engineering practices and the reasons and purpose behind them.
• Significant experience using one or more requirements management tools, such as Polarion, DOORS, or Jama.
• Full understanding of the Systems Engineering standard used in civil aviation and the reasons and purpose for its processes and activities.
• Extensive experience defining and implementing engineering processes and providing training.
• Familiarity with regulations and standards for transport and general aviation aircraft (14 CFR Part 23/27).
• Experience working on Type Certification from concept to completion.

Nice To Haves

• Experience applying Systems Engineering principles in a non-aerospace industry.
• Proficiency in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies and tools.
• Knowledge of safety assessment processes (SAE ARP4761).
• Background in complex hardware/software certification standards (RTCA DO-178 / DO-254).
• Experience customizing or improving requirements management workflows.
• Hands-on experience developing mechanical systems or aircraft structures.
• Experience conducting audits of engineering development processes.
• Experience defining and applying configuration management strategies.
• Experience interacting with a certifying authority regarding System Development and Safety certification.
• Experience developing cross-program processes and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition, implementation, and continuous improvement of a Systems Engineering framework compliant with ARP4754A.
• Ensure engineering processes and artifacts meet the objectives of ARP4754A, DO-178C, and DO-254 and produce clear, traceable evidence for audits and certification.
• Define and govern standards, templates, and quality criteria for key development artifacts.
• Partner with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate compliant processes and artifact standards into everyday workflows.
• Provide training and support to engineering teams and incorporate their feedback into practical processes.
• Collaborate with Product Lifecycle Engineering and Tools teams to configure the engineering toolchain to enforce process compliance, automate traceability, and manage certified artifacts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior