Remote Senior Software Verification Engineer DO-178C

Archer; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay disclosed: $120,000-$180,000

Job summary

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, seeking a Sr Software Verification Engineer to verify safety-critical software for the BMS. You will design tests, develop automation, and perform SIL/HIL validation under DO-178C with state estimation and fault-detection focus.

Role emphasizes hands-on verification across life cycle, requirement traceability, and collaboration with embedded teams. Remote work options available, with base pay disclosed between $120,000-$180,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a related field.
• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree.
• Strong knowledge of C/C++ for code analysis and Python for test automation.
• Familiarity with safety critical software development and verification standards (DO-178C, ISO 26262, ASIL) to high criticality levels (DAL-A/B or ASIL C/D).
• Hands-on experience through the Full Software Verification Life Cycle, including requirement traceability and verification reporting.
• Experience testing low-level communication protocols (CAN, RS-422/485, ARINC-429, SPI, I2C, Ethernet).
• Working knowledge of sensor technologies and measurement techniques for high-voltage battery systems.

Responsibilities

• Verify safety-critical software components for the aircraft battery management system per DO-178C.
• Design, develop, and document test plans, cases, and procedures from requirements.
• Execute SIL and HIL testing to verify algorithms and drivers.
• Identify, document, and track defects; collaborate with embedded developers to verify fixes.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts/frameworks (C/C++, Python).
• Design and execute tests to verify fault detection and diagnostic algorithms.
• Analyze sensor data and test results to ensure correct state estimation and protection.
• Participate in software audits and DO-178C certification activities.

Skills

C/C++

Python

SIL/HIL testing

Software verification

Embedded software

Test automation

Requirement traceability

Fault diagnosis

DO-178C

Safety standards

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree

Tools

CAN

RS-422/485

ARINC-429

SPI

I2C

Ethernet

Job description

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, seeking a Sr Software Verification Engineer to verify safety-critical software for the BMS. You will design tests, develop automation, and perform SIL/HIL validation under DO-178C with state estimation and fault-detection focus.

Role emphasizes hands-on verification across life cycle, requirement traceability, and collaboration with embedded teams. Remote work options available, with base pay disclosed between $120,000-$180,000.