Sr. Staff Gnc Engineer

Archer Public Affairs

San Jose, California, United States
Base: $240,000 - $270,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
On-site
Vehicle dynamics knowledge
Classical and modern control theory
Matlab/simulink proficiency
Archer is building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance sustainable air mobility

Job Summary

  • Archer is building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance sustainable air mobility.
  • The role involves designing flight control algorithms and running trade studies to inform aircraft design and system architecture.
  • Candidates must possess strong knowledge of vehicle dynamics, optimization, and both classical and modern control theory.

Matching Summary

Archer is building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance sustainable air mobility.

Salary

Base: $240,000 - $270,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Vehicle dynamics knowledge
  • Classical and modern control theory
  • MATLAB/Simulink proficiency
  • Flight control algorithm design
  • System verification and validation

Nice-to-have

  • Aircraft handling qualities requirements
  • Envelope protection experience
  • System identification techniques
  • Fault detection and isolation
  • Trajectory generation optimization
  • Piloting experience

Key Requirements

  • BS in Aerospace Engineering with 10+ years experience
  • MS in related field with 6+ years experience
  • PhD in related field with 4+ years experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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