Flight Test, Data Operations

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:

You will be responsible for operating the telemetry room during flight test and and ensuring proper management of the data collected during flight test.

• Install, configure, test, and calibrate telemetry hardware such as transmitters, receivers, and antennas
• Maintain and troubleshoot telemetry room  hardware and software
• Monitor telemetry streams, perform quality control on data, and identify and resolve issues during flight test operations
• Ensure proper migration of flight test data
• Import data sets for telemetry room playback
• Maintain configuration of IADS analysis windows for testing
• Assist in monitoring for parameter exceedances during flight

What You Need:

• 3+ years of experience with System and Network administration 
• Bachelors  degree in Computer Science, RF Engineering,  or equivalent 
• Knowledge of the relevant telemetry data source (i.e. IRIG CH10) and troubleshooting multicast and broadcast data
• Can be a dynamic problem solver 
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative attitude and a meticulous attention to detail
• Familiarity with Curtiss Wright IADS 

Bonus Qualifications:

• Understanding of aircraft instrumentation

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. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.