Sensor Modeling Engineer

2 weeks, 5 days ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Software Development
Archer

Archer

Archer Technologies provides enterprise governance, risk, and compliance solutions through the Archer SmartSuite framework. Additionally, Archer is designing and developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for urban air mobility networks....

Construction & Engineering
251-1K
Founded 2018

Description

  • Architect and design physics-based sensor models at varying fidelity levels for eVTOL aircraft.
  • Own the full development lifecycle for sensor models, including architecture, implementation, testing, and lab integration.
  • Develop models for aviation-grade sensors such as IMUs, GNSS, INS, air data systems, and radar altimeters.
  • Implement sensor models in Simulink while following modeling standards and model management best practices.
  • Analyze simulation, lab testing, and flight testing data to identify model inaccuracies and characterize sensor performance.
  • Collaborate with state estimation, control law, and simulation engineers to support effective simulation testing.
  • Build tools and processes that improve model maintainability and simulation performance.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience designing, implementing, and testing simulation models for physical systems.
  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
  • Proficiency in Simulink for large-scale modeling, simulation, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) integration.
  • Deep technical experience with a variety of sensors used in aerospace.
  • Demonstrated ability to think critically from high-level architecture down to low-level implementation details.
  • Experience with modeling physical systems such as aerodynamics, actuation, or powertrain (preferred).
  • Experience with Hardware-in-the-loop environments such as NI Veristand or dSpace (preferred).
  • Experience designing, implementing, or verifying state estimation algorithms or control laws (preferred).
  • Previous experience with flight control or state estimation sensors for eVTOLs, helicopters, or fixed-wing airplanes (preferred).
  • Experience working with aerospace data buses and communication protocols (preferred).
  • Experience working with regulatory authorities (preferred).
  • Ability to work without current work visa sponsorship.
  • Fully remote with occasional travel (~10%).

Benefits

  • Fully remote position with occasional travel (~10%).
  • Base pay targeted between $140,000 and $180,000.
  • Reasonable accommodations available for applicants with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.
  • Commitment to an equitable, inclusive, and diverse workplace.
  • Equal Opportunity employment practices.

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