About the job
Archer Aviation, an innovative aerospace company based in San Jose, California, is at the forefront of developing an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Our mission is to enhance sustainable air mobility through cutting-edge technology. We are dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft capable of transporting four passengers with minimal noise pollution.
We are driven by high ambitions and complex challenges, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce fosters smarter solutions and better insights. Our commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace supports and celebrates the unique contributions of every team member.
What You’ll Do:
As a vital member of our Development Assurance team, reporting directly to the Systems Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in launching our inaugural certified aircraft. You will architect the engineering framework that governs our operations, define, deploy, and continuously enhance the processes and tools necessary for developing state-of-the-art aircraft systems, all while adhering to the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. As a multi-disciplinary leader, you will align engineering execution with company strategy, ensuring full compliance with ARP4754A and other aerospace industry standards.
- Architect Compliant Processes: Lead the definition, implementation, and ongoing improvement of a comprehensive Systems Engineering framework that is fully compliant with ARP4754A. Ensure that our engineering processes and artifacts meet the objectives of ARP4754A, DO-178C, and DO-254, while also generating clear, traceable evidence for successful audits and certification.
- Establish Artifact Standards: Define and manage the standards, templates, and quality criteria for all key development artifacts.
- Drive a Culture of Compliance: Act as a trusted partner and coach to engineering teams, helping them understand the rationale behind processes and integrating their feedback to create an effective system.
- Foster Cross-Functional Adoption: Collaborate directly with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate compliant processes and artifact standards into their workflows, providing training and support for practical application.
- Optimize Tool-Based Enforcement: Work with the Product Lifecycle Engineering and Tools team to enhance compliance tools.