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Archer is looking for a Lab Architect to lead the design, development, and long-term evolution of our eVTOL integrated Lab ecosystem, including Iron Bird platforms, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments, and full-system simulation and test infrastructure. This role is a combination of long term vision and hands-on development, building the technical foundations of how our aircraft systems are tested—from early prototyping through FAA certification.
Job Responsibility:
Architect the overall integrated lab ecosystem, including Iron Birds, HILs, and multiple system benches
Define the lab-wide simulation architecture, integrating aircraft systems and simulation models and associated HW into a cohesive real-time environment
Define the physical, electrical, networking, and computational infrastructure for labs
Lead cross-functional design reviews for new test platforms or updates to existing platforms
Improve configuration management and traceability aligned with certification needs
Collaborate with certification authorities during for-credit testing, audits, lab inspections, and test method reviews
Create a long-term roadmap to embed AI, ML, and automation into the lab ecosystem, including: automated test execution, automated data pipelines, and results classification
Provide technical mentorship and guide architectural decisions across all lab programs
Drive CI/CD, and DevOps best practices into labs
Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
15+ years experience building aerospace test labs
Expertise with real-time simulation environments ( dSPACE, NI VeriStand)
Proficiency in C/C++/Python/Matlab/Simulink
Proven experience architecting complex test infrastructure (electrical, networking, computing, control interfaces)
Strong understanding of aircraft system integration
Familiarity with FAA certification processes and standards (DO-178C, ARP4754A/4761)
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional design teams and large-scale technical programs
Capable of setting long-term technical vision while remaining execution-focused
Excellent communication skills with ability to interface with all levels of the organization
Nice to have:
Experience specifically with eVTOL, or hybrid-electric aircraft
Background implementing AI/automation in engineering or test environments