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As a Staff Condition Monitoring Engineer on our Electric Propulsion System team, you'll be at the forefront of solving complex challenges that directly impact the performance, safety, and evolution of Archer's cutting-edge electric aviation technology. This role combines expertise in vibration and health monitoring, predictive diagnostics, and powertrain design with strategic problem-solving to ensure our electric propulsion systems meet the highest standards of reliability and performance.
Job Responsibility:
Review and analyze flight test data (vibration, thermal, structural) to support ongoing flight test campaigns
Build and maintain robust analysis tools for processing flight and dynamometer test data
Develop insights from complex datasets to inform design improvements and operational decisions
Own the development and implementation of onboard vibration and engine health monitoring algorithms
Design predictive maintenance algorithms to optimize system reliability and performance
Validate and refine monitoring systems throughout the design/development cycle
Lead by example, actively developing solutions alongside the team while providing technical oversight
Collaborate with cross-functional team members to develop health monitoring metrics and analytical tools
Work with systems, safety, and reliability teams to inform DFMEA and ensure requirements are properly validated and understood
Mentor and/or oversee junior engineers
Design and oversee validation and certification testing of vibration monitoring and other health monitoring functions
Establish test protocols and acceptance criteria for health monitoring systems
Support certification activities with regulatory authorities
Manage relationships with outside flight instrumentation contractors and consultants
Coordinate technical requirements and deliverables with external partners
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
8+ years of professional engineering experience in vibration analysis, structural or rotating equipment health monitoring, or related fields
Experience with gearbox, turbine, or electric motor design, testing, or analysis for an automotive, aerospace, or defense application
Proficiency with data analysis tools and programming languages (Python, MATLAB, or similar)
Ability to build and maintain data analysis software tools while employing software development and version control (Git, Bitbucket, etc.) best practices
Expert understanding of vibration analysis and signal processing tools
Experience with health monitoring algorithms and predictive maintenance techniques
Knowledge of sensors, data acquisition systems, and instrumentation such as accelerometers, load cells, strain gauges, and oil debris sensors
Familiarity with gearbox systems and failure modes
Proven ability to organize and lead cross-functional technical initiatives
Excellent presentation and communication skills to influence decision-making
Capacity to translate complex technical concepts to clear, testable requirements
Availability for domestic travel as needed
Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality in engineering practices
Nice to have:
Aerospace development and certification experience
Strong grasp of electric and/or hybrid powertrains
Experience with requirements writing and management using tools such as DOORS, Polarion, or similar requirements management software
Experience as a technical team lead or team manager
Familiarity with FAA or EASA certification processes
Experience with machine learning or AI applications in predictive maintenance