Flight Test Instrumentation Electrical Design Lead Job at Archer Aviation (San Jose)

R&D Electrical Engineer - W87-1 Flight Test Team

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the dynamic W87-1 Systems team, fo...

Location

United States , Livermore

Salary:

121900.00 - 237800.00 USD / Year

Sandia National Laboratories

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance
Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation)
Ability to work independently and collaborate well in a multidisciplinary team of designers and test engineers
Outstanding verbal and written skills, including the ability to develop and present briefings that are clear and compelling
Preferred degree in Electrical Engineering
Active DOE Q clearance or equivalent is preferred at the time of application
Experience contributing within a NW Systems Engineering or Telemetry (TM) team on a LEP, Mod, Futures, Stockpile System, or a related/equivalent DoW modernization program
Experience with stockpile or development ND systems, including ND reentry systems and JTA experience
Experience collaborating with SNL test facilities and organizations, demonstrating effective partnership across disciplines

Job Responsibility

Design and Innovate: Create and design cutting-edge test equipment, subcomponents, cables, and other hardware to meet rigorous performance standards for Flight Test Vehicles
Integrate Systems: Conduct requirements discovery, negotiation, and verification for mission objectives and missile compliance, collaborating across engineering domains (hardware, software, mechanical, aerospace, etc.) to ensure cohesive system integration
Lead Technical Direction: Provide guidance to technologist and partners in the assembly, calibration, troubleshooting, and operation of test equipment, system components, and instrumentation of hardware
Troubleshoot and Resolve: Identify root causes of anomalies and failures during testing and development phases
Conduct Electrical Functional Testing: Prepare and operate systems testers, analyze telemetry data, and develop unique test assets to convert data into usable engineering units
Develop Automated Solutions: Design automated test solutions for weapon systems, including test fixtures, cables, electrical sensors, and instrumentation hardware
Collaborate Effectively: Work with SNL Systems Organizations and stakeholders to keep flight test plans on schedule and address integration testing challenges
Test and Evaluate: Analyze test data to inform design decisions, support pre-flight assembly activities, and identify and mitigate risks in system design and testing processes

What we offer

Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
Extraordinary co-workers
Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance

Fulltime

Early Career Systems Engineer - W87-1 Flight Test Team

We are seeking a W87-1 Flight Test Vehicle (FTV) System Engineer to join the W87...

Location

United States , Livermore

Salary:

121900.00 - 237800.00 USD / Year

Sandia National Laboratories

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A bachelor's degree a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance
Graduate degree in Engineering or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation)
Experience working with Nuclear Security Enterprise (NSE) laboratories and plants including Pantex, Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), Lawrence Livermore Laboratory (LLNL) and Kansas City National Security Campus/New Mexico Operations (KCNSC/NMO)
Experience working on engineering design, qualification, production, or related modeling/simulation projects
Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
Active DOE Q clearance or equivalent is preferred at the time of application
Strong background in aerospace or systems engineering, with demonstrated experience in system testing, integration, and troubleshooting
Experience contributing within a NW Systems Engineering or Telemetry (TM) team on a LEP, Mod, Futures, Stockpile System, or a related/equivalent DoW modernization program
Experience with stockpile or development ND systems, including ND reentry systems and JTA experience

Job Responsibility

Design and Innovate: Create and design test equipment, subcomponents, cables, and other hardware to meet rigorous performance standards for Flight Test Vehicles
Integrate Systems: Conduct requirements discovery, negotiation, and verification for both mission objectives and missile compliance. Collaborate across various engineering domains (hardware, software, mechanical, aerospace, etc.) to integrate lower-level designs and subsystems into a cohesive system that functions through environments
Lead Technical Direction: Provide guidance to technologist and partners in the assembly, calibration, troubleshooting, and operation of test equipment, system components, and instrumentation of hardware
Troubleshoot and Resolve: Identify root causes of anomalies and failures during testing and development phases and develop and implement effective mitigation strategies. Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering processes and methodologies
Develop Automated Solutions: Design automated test solutions for weapon systems, including test fixtures, cables, electrical sensors, and instrumentation hardware. Support automated data processing of flight test data via the Sandia ground station
Collaborate Effectively: Work closely with SNL Systems Organizations other laboratories, design partners, sponsors, and stakeholders to ensure flight test plans remain on schedule
Test and Evaluate: Analyze test data and providing insights to inform design decisions and program direction. Support pre-flight assembly activities at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Identify and mitigate risks associated with system design and testing processes

What we offer

Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
Extraordinary co-workers
Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance

Fulltime

Lead Avionics Engineer

Hermeus is a high-speed aircraft manufacturer focused on the rapid design, build...

Location

United States , Los Angeles

Salary:

146700.00 - 179300.00 USD / Year

Hermeus

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
5+ years of experience in multiple of the following areas: electrical hardware design, control systems, instrumentation and signal conditioning, digital communication busses, analog design and simulation, power electronics, harness design
1+ years leading a technical engineering team
Ability to travel on short notice to support test campaigns

Job Responsibility

Provide technical leadership across the organization, manage related risk and change across the program, drive new technology introduction, and provide mentoring for less senior engineers
Drive system trades, requirements capture, component selection, analysis, schematic capture, prototyping, bring-up, debugging, documentation, manufacturing, and test
Create development and qualification testing campaigns and exercise designs to their limits
Support hardware through production, integration, and flight
Work with experts from other teams and departments to drive changes that make the system more efficient, manufacturable, and reliable. Challenge assumptions and build strong professional relationships

What we offer

100% employer-paid health care
401k & Retirement Plans
Unlimited PTO
Weekly Paid Office Lunches
End of Year Bonuses
Fully stocked breakrooms
Stock Options
Paid Parental Leave

Fulltime

Vice President, Air Vehicle Integration

Merlin is building the world’s most capable non-human pilot. As VP of Air Vehicl...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Merlin Labs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

12+ years in aircraft systems or integration leadership, with 5+ years managing multi-disciplinary hardware teams delivering to flight
Proven record delivering certified or certifiable aircraft integrations under Part 23, 25, or equivalent military programs
Deep technical expertise in avionics architecture, wiring design, grounding/bonding, EMI/EMC, and power distribution
Hands-on experience planning and executing DO-160 environmental testing
Strong background in configuration management, supplier oversight, and flight-test readiness
Excellent communicator who drives alignment across hardware, software, certification, and program functions
Ideal candidate would have or have held appropriate FAA DER delegations

Job Responsibility

Lead all aspects of aircraft integration and adaptation for the Merlin Pilot across multiple platforms
Define and deliver integration plans covering avionics architecture, wiring, structural installation, power and cooling, EMI/EMC, and ICDs
Oversee mechanical and electrical design, environmental qualification (DO-160), and airworthiness compliance (ARP4754A, ARP4761)
Develop and operate systems-integration labs, SILs, HILs, and flight-test instrumentation—ensuring high fidelity and uptime
Manage suppliers for harnesses, LRUs, racks, and test services
own quality, delivery, and cost
Establish configuration management discipline, engineering release, and traceability from requirements through test
Build, lead, and mentor a multi-disciplinary hardware organization focused on safety, learning, and execution velocity
Partner with leadership to hit ground, taxi, and flight-test milestones that move autonomy from lab to sky
Develop strong relationships with suppliers and target airframe OEMs to enable on-time delivery of Merlin autonomy capabilities to end users

Fulltime

Weapons Systems Safety Engineer

The Sr. Systems Engineer works with our Design team to develop a variety of inno...

Location

United States , Simi Valley

Salary:

150000.00 - 170000.00 USD / Year

ALTEN Technology USA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
8 - 12 years of experience in a systems engineering role (Aerospace systems engineering preferred)
Proficiency with C/C++ and Matlab required
Has managed requirements traceability and evolution through the system development cycle
Provided an effective weekly status of system development progress with requirements burn down
Allocated requirements to subsystem & engineering coordination
Evaluated system performance thresholds and providing direction
Developed instrumented flight test vectors and data acquisition
Provided input for model development and simulation analysis
Strong Matlab skills and is proficient with office software and computer based productivity tools

Job Responsibility

Manage requirements traceability and evolution through the system development cycle
Provide weekly status of system development progress with requirements burn down
Allocate requirements to subsystem & engineering coordination
Evaluate system performance thresholds and providing direction
Work with Senior Staff Engineers in developing instrumented flight test vectors and data acquisition
Provide input for model development and simulation analysis
Review and interpret customer specification effectively
Identifies, analyzes and resolves system design weaknesses. Influences the shaping of future products by contributing to the framework (architecture) used across multiple products or systems
Work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles
Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results

Staff Engineer, Flight Controls Software

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-ele...

Location

Brazil , São Paulo

Salary:

Not provided

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience in a flight control software or a related field
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree
Proficiency with C/C++
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink
Fluency with widely used scripting languages like bash and Python
Experience developing software complying with safety standards like DO-178C or ISO 26262 to high criticality levels (DAL-A/B)
Understanding of communication standards and protocols (RS-422/485, CAN, ARINC-429, AFDX, Ethernet, TCP/IP, etc…)
Familiarity with debuggers and lab instruments such oscilloscopes and bus analyzers
Experience with Model Based Software development and certification (DO-331)
Excellent organizational and communication skills

Job Responsibility

Develop safety critical software components for Archer’s flight control system
Participate in planning, design, scheduling, prioritizing, and tracking the project
Work with system engineers to decompose item requirements into high level and low level software requirements in compliance with DO-178C
Work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop and integrate the complex hardware/software flight control system
Development of software plans, processes & guidelines
Software requirements decomposition, analysis, definition, and traceability
Software design and development, performance, risk, safety, operation and cost optimization trade studies, and lead / conduct design reviews
Software analyses, requirements-based testing, and structural coverage analysis
Contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes to increase safety and efficiency

Staff Software Engineer - Integrated Test

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-ele...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

168000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of experience in simulation software development and systems integration
Bachelor's or higher degree in Aerospace, Software, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Seasoned technical lead for an engineering team
providing guidance in planning and execution
Advanced proficiency in C/C++ and Python
Very experienced in MATLAB/Simulink
Extensive experience developing real-time HIL test infrastructures
Proven ability to develop simulation tools with a focus on usability, modularity, and performance
Expert of communication standards and protocols (RS-422/485, CAN/CAN-FD, ARINC-429, Ethernet, TCP/IP, USB etc…)
Experience prototyping Graphical User Interfaces based on user feedback

Job Responsibility

Architect and lead the team managing Archer’s lab integration environments supporting validation and verification activities, handling quality evaluations, human factor evaluations and test pilot training
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal groups and suppliers to integrate, instrument and maintain configuration of simulation models in a real-time, integrated hardware-in-the-loop environments
Own end-to-end configuration of simulation environments (e.g., SIL, HIL, CeRT, Iron Bird), including data analysis and simulation correlation with flight test data
Develop and optimize simulation pipelines including CI/CD integration for automated deployment, execution, and monitoring
Integrate third-party software/hardware systems into cohesive simulation architectures
Set technical standards, provide mentorship, and foster a collaborative and high-performance engineering culture
Guide the design and build of graphical user interfaces to control the real-time simulation environment
Lead task decomposition, technical planning, and debugging of complex issues across real-time and distributed systems
Influence tool architecture in support of lab configuration and automation

Fulltime

New

Seasonal team member

Longleat is seeking enthusiastic and customer focused Seasonal Team Members to j...

Location

United Kingdom , Longleat

Salary:

10.30 - 12.21 GBP / Hour

Longleat Enterprises Limited

Expiration Date

March 08, 2026

Requirements

A passion for delivering a great guest experience and willing to go out of your way to do so
Good team player with excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure
Excellent communication skills with a confident and friendly nature
Be honest, reliable and committed, and enjoy responsibility and exceeding expectations
You must be aged 16 or over, and above school leaving age to apply for this role
For Attractions Team Member role: applicants must be aged 18 or over
For Guest Experience Team Member role: Experience in a customer service environment is required

Job Responsibility

Food and Beverage Team Member: Delivering outstanding service at varied food outlets
Attractions Team Member: Supporting animal team with giraffe feeding, marshalling seasonal events, ensuring guest safety on rides
Retail Team Member: Engaging with guests, helping pick souvenirs, serving on till
Cleansing Team Member: Ensuring the park remains clean and presentable, focusing on guest toilet blocks
Ranger: Providing a clean and presentable environment, waste disposal, traffic management
Guest Experience Team Member: Welcoming guests at arrivals booths, resolving enquiries, meeting VIP guests, responding to questions via email, social media, or telephone

What we offer

29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, rising to 31 days at 5 years’ service
Unlimited free entry to Longleat for our employees
Complimentary tickets to Longleat and Cheddar Gorge and Caves, 18 per annum pro rata
50% off Membership for Friends and Family
Discounts on food and beverages and retail merchandise
Discounts on VIP Experiences and Accommodation
Discretionary bonus scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Employer contributory pension scheme
Life assurance scheme

Fulltime

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Flight Test Instrumentation Electrical Design Lead

Archer Aviation

Location:
United States , San Jose

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

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