Define and govern the standards, templates, and quality criteria for all key development artifacts
You'll be a trusted partner and coach to engineering teams, helping them understand the "why" behind the process and integrating their feedback to create a system that works for everyone.
Partner directly with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate compliant processes and artifact standards into their daily workflows, providing training and support to ensure practical and consistent application.
Collaborate with the Product Lifecycle Engineering and Tools teams to configure our engineering toolchain to enforce process compliance, automate traceability, and manage the lifecycle of all certified artifacts.
What You Need
BS, MS, or PhD in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
5+ yrs of experience in developing one or more aerospace systems
Proven background in developing and verifying highly integrated aerospace systems.
Experience with requirements development, configuration, and architecture definition for aircraft.
Hands-on experience with civil aviation programs utilizing Systems Engineering processes for certification credit.
Deep understanding of systems engineering practices and the underlying reasons and purpose behind them
Significant experience using one or more requirements management tools (e.g., Polarion, DOORS, Jama).
Full understanding of the Systems Engineering standard used in civil aviation and the underlying reasons and purpose for each process and activity
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.
Bonus Qualifications
Experience following 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 with development of 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
At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $145,000 - $190,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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