Aerospace Software Verification and Automation Engineer

Company: Archer
Company: Archer
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Posted on: 2023-06-08 04:40
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 for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph 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. What you’ll do: Construct, Review, and Execute test cases in various lab environments, focusing on automation Define the automation strategies for the various COTS tools and home-grown test environments for the aircraft subsystems Perform tool administration and configuration for the lab hardware and software tools, as well as other supporting tools focused on the verification portion of the life cycle Participate in the creation of verification strategies, plans and procedures, including test equipment and environments, as well as scheduling, prioritizing, and tracking the project Write, review, validate and verify item requirements of high level and low level software requirements to ensure compliance with DO-178C Create high-level and low-level test frameworks that allow complex verification of real-time inputs and outputs and satisfy Tool Qualification objectives  Work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop, verify, validate complex hardware/software systems Perform software analyses, requirements-based testing, and structural coverage analysis  Contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes to increase safety and efficiency Collaborate with quality and certification teams General Collaborative mindset Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication Excellent Organizational skills Passion for learning and problem solving Degree in engineering or related field   What you need: 5+ years of experience in a related field At least a BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field Experience with full lifecycle safety critical software complying with safety standards like DO-178C or ISO 26262 Experience developing verification strategies and test environments, including hardware in the loop, software in the loop, and processor in the loop (with the corresponding Tool Qualification (DO-330) Experience building efficient automation test frameworks from a wide range languages and tools Fluency with widely used scripting languages like bash and Python Familiarity with debuggers and lab instruments Excellent organizational and communication skills Bonus qualifications Experience working on software for Flight Control, Motor Control, or Battery Management systems Experience with modeling tools/certification (DO-331) Experience with Veristand and other National Instruments products Experience with dSpace 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 $148,000 - $185,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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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