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:
Lead the creation of verification strategies, plans and procedures, including test equipment and environments, as well as scheduling, prioritizing, and tracking the project
Work with the Electric Engine Controls (EEC), Battery Management Systems(BMS) and Core/Platform teams to 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
Provide mentorship to junior team members
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:
10+ years of experience in a related field
At least a BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree
Experience configuring and deploying real-time COTS or in-house test hardware (dSpace, Speedgoat, etc.)
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)
Fluency with widely used scripting languages like bash and Python
Experience 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 configuring source code coverage tools (LDRA, Vectorcast, etc.)
Experience with modeling tools/certification (DO-331)
Familiarity with formal methods (DO-333)
Knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and multi-threading
Experience with DO-254
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 $180,000 - $225,000 . 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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