Principal Aerospace Software Certification Engineer

Archer; United States; Remote; USD 245,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer is an aerospace company in San Jose, CA, seeking a senior expert in System, Software/AEH Design Assurance and Cybersecurity to ensure certification readiness. You will act as SME, review data, lead design assurance reviews, and coordinate with FAA DERs and authorities.

Required 15+ years in aerospace DA activities, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/4761, and DER authorization for Part 23 DAL B, with strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in System and Software/AEH Design Assurance activities for aerospace standards.
• A BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Experience with full lifecycle safety critical systems and design assurance standards like ARP4754A/B, ARP4761, DO-254 and DO-178C with supplements.
• SW/AEH DER authorization for Part 23 DAL B.
• Experience with multiple systems and software/AEH environments and tools.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in fast-paced, demanding work environments.
• Experience with agile/lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME for System, Software, AEH and Cybersecurity Design Assurance processes for Archer internal development and for Suppliers.
• Review and approve life-cycle data for Archer and Suppliers as DER when delegated.
• Execute System Design Assurance Reviews per ARP4754A/ARP4761 and support Certification Authorities reviews for ARP4754A.
• Lead Supplier Oversight and Design Assurance Reviews for Systems, Software and AEH with DO-178C/DO-254 and other regs.
• Support Cybersecurity process approvals with Certification Authorities.
• Support generation and independent reviews of Archer development and verification processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Archer System/Software/AEH processes.
• Interface with FAA DERs and Certification Authorities for coordination and follow-up.

Skills

System Design Assurance

Software/AEH

ARP4754A/ARP4761

DO-178C/DO-254

DER Authorization

Certification Liaison

Jira

Polarion

Git/Bitbucket

TeamCity

Teamcenter

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Tools

Polarion

Collaborator

Git/Bitbucket

TeamCity

Jira

Teamcenter

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:

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all aspects of System, Software, Airborne Electronic Hardware (AEH) and Cybersecurity Design Assurance processes for Archer internal development and for Suppliers.
• Review and approve Software/AEH life-cycle data for Archer internal development and for Suppliers as company DER, if delegated.
• Execute System Design Assurance Reviews for Archer internal system development according to the established system processes and tools for compliance with ARP4754A/ARP4761 and support the Certification Authorities reviews for ARP4754A.
• Execute Supplier Oversight and Design Assurance Company Reviews as SME for Systems, Software and AEH developments according to Archer established process for compliance with ARP4754A/ARP4761, DO-178C and supplements, DO-254 and other certification regulations.
• Support the approval of Cybersecurity processes with the Certification Authorities for Archer products.
• Support the generation and independent reviews of Archer System, Software/AEH and Cybersecurity development and verification processes, as needed.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Archer System, Software and AEH processes, with focus on compliance with ARP4754A/ARP4761, DO-254 DO-178C and supplements.
• Interface with FAA DERs and Certification Authorities for coordination, execution and follow-up of systems, software and AEH compliance reviews.
• Maintain and control the issues found in all System/Software/AEH design assurance activities until resolution.

What you need:

• 15+ years of experience in System and Software/AEH Design Assurance activities for aerospace standards.
• At least a BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Experience with full lifecycle safety critical systems, software/AEH complying with design assurance standards like ARP4754A/B, ARP4761, DO-254 and DO-178C with supplements.
• SW/AEH DER authorization for Part 23 DAL B.
• Experience with multiple systems and software/AEH environments and tools.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in fast-paced, demanding work environments.
• Experience with agile/lean methodologies.

Bonus qualifications

• Experience with Tool Qualification following DO-330.
• Experience with Model Based Development and Verification following DO-331.
• Experience with DO-326/DO-356 and DO-355.
• Experience with System and Software/AEH developments for an aircraft OEM.
• Experience with FAA Certification Compliance Reviews and regulations.
• Familiarity with Archer CM Tools, e.g. Polarion, Collaborator, Git/Bitbucket, TeamCity, Jira and Teamcenter.

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 support the Company's strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $245,000 - $310,000. 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 [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.

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.

Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to [e-mail]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.