Flight Test Instrumentation Electrical Design Engineer

About this role

Archer is seeking an experienced electrical design engineer to lead flight test instrumentation design for their all-electric eVTOL aircraft. You'll oversee electrical installations, coordinate with manufacturing and test teams, and ensure comprehensive sensor monitoring systems for aircraft certification and development.

What you'll do

• Design electrical installations for flight test instrumentation hardware on test aircraft
• Plan and coordinate instrumentation installation during aircraft buildup and testing phases
• Develop processes and documentation for flight test instrumentation maintenance and installation
• Collaborate with flight test, certification, and engineering teams on comprehensive monitoring plans
• Design specialized hardware including instrumentation racks, air data booms, and telemetry systems
• Support technicians and operations teams in implementing instrumentation designs

What they're looking for

• Electrical design engineering
• Aircraft wiring design and installation
• Wire harness routing and aircraft systems
• Technical documentation and work instructions
• Design for manufacturing
• Flight test configuration management
• FTI systems and sensor knowledge
• Siemens Capital for diagrams and harnesses

Benefits

• Competitive base pay between $185,000-$235,000
• Performance-based compensation structure
• Work on cutting-edge sustainable aviation technology
• Collaborative team environment focused on diversity and inclusion
• Reasonable accommodations provided for qualified applicants