Manager, Electric Engine Software - (SJ2026MA)

archer56; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 243,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, is developing an all-electric VTOL aircraft designed to carry four passengers with minimal noise. The role leads a world-class team and drives DO-178C flight-critical software development, verification, and certification for our powertrain.

You will oversee architecture, DO330 tool qualification, PSAC collaboration, and KPI-driven process improvements while mentoring engineers and fostering growth in a fast-paced, safety-focused

Qualifications

• 120 months of experience in C programming, aerospace software development (DO-178), safety-critical software, and SDLC.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics or Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and mentor a world-class team for flight-critical software per DO178C.
• Coordinate flight software development, verification, and certification of the aerospace powertrain.
• Document streamlined software development and verification processes for certifying safety-critical software.
• Collaborate with the certification and safety team on the PSAC.
• Oversee the architecture and design of in-house software to facilitate testing and analysis.
• Oversee tool qualification to DO330 and establish KPI to improve processes.

Skills

C Programming

Safety Critical Software

Leadership

Software Lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics or Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Job description

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.

What You'll Do

• Build, lead, and mentor a world-class team with expertise in the development of flight-critical software complying with DO178C.
• Coordinate flight software development, verification, and certification of the aerospace powertrain, including motor control.
• Participate in the definition and documentation of streamlined software development and verification processes supporting certifying safety critical software and complying with DO178C.
• Collaborate with the certification and safety team to develop the Plan for Software Aspects of Certification (PSAC).
• Guide the architecture and design of the software developed in-house to facilitate testing and analysis.
• Take the software through Stages of Involvement (SOI) audits 1 to 4, and meet all DO178C objectives.
• Oversee the qualification of the tools to DO330. Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPI), continuously monitor and improve our processes to ensure compliance, and increase safety and efficiency.
• Foster team collaboration, and promote and support personal development.

Minimum Education Requirement

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics or Computer Engineering, Computer Science.

Minimum Experience Requirement

Software Engineer, Technical Lead, Software Engineering Manager or related job title in which 120 months of experience in C Programming, Aerospace Software Development (DO-178), Safety Critical Software, Software Development Life Cycle was gained.

For this position we are offering $242,873 to $255,016.65 per year.

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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.