Flight Control System Test Manager

Who We Are Looking For:

We are looking for an experienced engineering test lead to join the Flight Controls System Team at Archer. This role has a strong focus on the verification and testing of the Archer’s fly-by-wire flight control system, including its subsystems and items, and its integration with other aircraft systems, such as avionics, high and low voltage power distribution, and engines. Having prior testing experience and capability of leading complex test campaigns is a must.

What you’ll do:

• Build, mentor and inspire a world class team with expertise in aircraft systems integration and test, with a strong focus on testing planning, execution rigor and efficiency.
• Define and continuously improve processes to develop verification plans, procedures, execute development, company and certification tests, and document test results. 
• Develop and control tools to ensure that test execution and data analyses are performed efficiently.
• Perform and coordinate testing in integrated systems labs, such as the Iron Bird
• Propose and manage budgets and resources for the team, define roadmaps and schedules, organize and prioritize the work, track and communicate progress.
• Establish Key Performance Indicators both to assess the maturity of the design under test, and to continuously improve the efficiency of our infrastructure and test processes.
• Foster team collaboration, promote and support personal development. 

What you need:

• 5+ years of experience in a related field.
• Degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Experience with requirements based testing, preferably applying ARP4754A, DO-178C,  or similar guidelines.
• Experience leading and driving technical projects to completion
• Background using Polarion, DOORS or similar requirements management tools.
• Excellent technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience with Agile/SCRUM methodologies.

Bonus qualifications

• Degree in engineering management, technical management, or business administration.
• Experience with continuous integration & test tools like TeamCity or Jenkins, and test automation frameworks.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, NI, or other data acquisition and analysis software.
• Experience with integrated system communication protocols (ARINC429, CAN, Ethernet, RS485 etc.)

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 $151,680 - 208,500. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.