Senior Systems Safety Engineer

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with various engineering disciplines to design high-reliability, safety-critical systems for an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft
• Take ownership of the safety requirements and safety assessments of one or more vehicle systems, including Flight Controls and Powertrain systems
• Participate in or perform one or more vehicle-level installation safety or other common cause analyses
• Participate in the definition of safety requirements and safety assessments at the vehicle level
• Represent System Safety in multi-disciplinary decision making and regulatory compliance activities under supervision of leadership
• Contribute to the System Safety processes and work methods
• Participate in regulatory compliance planning and demonstration activities under supervision of team leadership and the Certification and Test organization
• Develop and execute test plans in a simulation lab environment 
• Perform Zonal Safety Inspections in the aircraft

What You Need:

General

• Collaborative mindset
• Excellent technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Passion for learning and problem solving
• BS, MS, or PhD in engineering or a related technical degree

Technical

• 5 years experience as System Safety Engineer
• Experience with all types of systems commonly used on civil aircraft, in particular Flight Controls and Powertrain systems
• Experience with all phases of aircraft development from concept to entry into service
• Experience performing all types of safety analyses commonly used in civil aviation
• Experience creating, validating, and verifying aircraft and system-level safety requirements
• Experience being personally accountable for one or more safety activities on a civil aircraft certification program
• Experience developing and executing test plans in a simulation environment
• Detailed understanding of civil aviation standards, practices, and regulations

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with NX, Solidworks, CATIA, or similar CAD tool, for conducting drawing and 3D model reviews
• Experience conducting physical aircraft installation examination and inspections
• Experience working on type certification of an aircraft from start to finish under 14 CFR Part 23 or Part 27
• Worked on different phases of ARP4754A development programs
• Worked on Flight Controls or Powertrain systems (electric engines, high voltage power systems) in automotive or equivalent industry

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $112,650 - $170,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.