Sr. Systems Engineer
About The Position
Archer is hiring a Senior 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 that support quality, safety, efficiency, and compliance with aerospace standards. The position bridges engineering execution and company strategy, with a focus on ARP4754A and on producing clear, traceable evidence for audits and certification. The engineer will define and govern standards, templates, and quality criteria for development artifacts; partner with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate compliant practices into daily workflows; and provide training, coaching, and support. The role also collaborates with Product Lifecycle Engineering and Tools teams to configure the engineering toolchain for process compliance, automated traceability, and lifecycle management of certified artifacts.
Requirements
- BS, MS, or PhD in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 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 their purpose.
- 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 purpose of its processes and activities.
- Extensive experience defining, implementing, and providing training for engineering processes.
- 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 comprehensive Systems Engineering framework compliant with ARP4754A.
- Ensure engineering processes and artifacts meet the objectives of ARP4754A, DO-178C, and DO-254 and produce traceable evidence for audits and certification.
- Define and govern standards, templates, and quality criteria for key development artifacts.
- Coach engineering teams on the purpose of processes and incorporate their feedback to improve the system.
- Partner with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate compliant processes and artifact standards into their workflows.
- Provide training and support to promote practical and consistent application of processes.
- Collaborate with Product Lifecycle Engineering and Tools teams to configure engineering toolchains for process compliance, automated traceability, and management of certified artifacts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
