EMC Test Engineer

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.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare DO-160G Test Plans (Section 15-25) for Archer Products.
• In-house EMC Setup-Organization/Testing/Report Generation for various Archer Products such as Electric Powertrain and Batteries.
• Procure/Maintain/Calibrate EMC equipment such as Antennas, LISNs, Current Probes, Test Receivers, RF cables etc.
• Work closely with EMC Design Engineers to design/test/certify various Archer Products for DO-160.
• Assist various Archer Teams/Engineers with System and Vehicle Level EMC efforts. This will include testing/debugging/report generation etc.
• Work with external EMC test labs for Aircraft level and DO-160 pre-compliance/compliance for Archer Products.

Requirements:

• Solid knowledge of various EMC Equipment such as LISNs, Antennas, BCI Probes, EMI receivers, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, Vector Network Analyzer etc.
• Previous EMC test experience with DO-160G/MIL 461 standards – especially Emissions, Susceptibility and Indirect Lightning.
• Familiar with various standards such as DO-160, MIL-461, CISPR 12/16/25/32, UN ECE Regulation 10, FCC Part 15/18 etc.
• Should have prior EMC Pre-Compliance and Certification experience in Aerospace/Automotive Industry.
• Good to have Power Electronics background and exposure to EMC mitigation strategies for emissions, ESD, susceptibility etc.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Previous certification experience in ECE Reg 10, FCC, DO -160 etc.
• Good understanding of simulation of Power Electronics / Electric Circuits.

At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $126,700 - $158,400. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer's People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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##### Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

##### Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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