Sr. Propulsion Electrical Systems Engineer
Archer is seeking a Senior Propulsion Electrical Systems Engineer to lead the Airborne Electronic Hardware (AEH) systems lifecycle for our electric propulsion units (EPU). This role bridges the gap between detailed power electronics design and aircraft-level certification, ensuring our electric engines meet stringent safety, environmental, and performance standards required for Part 33/Part 23 certification.
Key responsibilities include partnering with hardware designers to decompose aircraft-level functions into verifiable hardware requirements for inverters, gate drivers, and motor control logic. The engineer will manage requirements traceability using tools like Polarion or DOORS, define robust hardware-to-software and hardware-to-mechanical interface control documents (ICDs), and generate and maintain AEH certification artifacts as required by DO-254. Additionally, the role involves coordinating with Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) to review compliance data and substantiate design assurance levels (DAL A/B), as well as leading critical design reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR) to ensure design decisions are justified via analysis and documented for certification.
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field, along with over 5 years of experience in hardware systems engineering, verification and validation, or AEH qualification in aerospace or similarly regulated industries. A deep technical understanding of power electronics, PMAC motor control, and inverter topologies is essential. Proficiency with requirements management tools such as Polarion, DOORS, or Jama, and strong knowledge of DO-254 design assurance lifecycles and structured verification methodologies are also required. Excellent technical communication skills are necessary for interfacing with regulatory authorities and cross-functional design teams.
Compensation for this position ranges from $140,000 to $195,000 annually, with actual offers determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Archer offers a dynamic work environment focused on advancing sustainable air mobility, providing opportunities for professional growth and development within a collaborative and innovative team.