Senior Aerospace Quality & Systems Assurance Engineer

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, based in San Jose, California, is advancing sustainable air mobility with an all-electric four-passenger VTOL aircraft. We seek seasoned QA professionals to assure system and software compliance across lifecycle stages in a fast-paced environment.

Join Archer's mission-driven team and contribute to rigorous design assurance processes, supplier oversight, and ongoing process improvements to support certification and safe flight operations.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in System and Software Quality 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 and AEH complying with design assurance standards like ARP4754A/B, DO-178C and DO-254..
• Experience with multiple systems and software environments and tools.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in fast-paced, demanding work environments.
• Experience with agile/lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Execute System Process Assurance activities for Archer internal system development according to the established system processes and tools for compliance with ARP4754A.
• Execute Software Quality Assurance activities for Archer internal software development according to the established software processes and tools for compliance with DO-178C.
• Execute Supplier Oversight activities for Software and AEH developments according to Archer established process for compliance with DO-178C, DO-254 and other applicable regulations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Archer System and Software processes, with focus on compliance with ARP4754A and DO-178C.
• 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.

Skills

System QA

Software QA

Aerospace standards

Agile Lean

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

BS in EE

Tools

Polarion

Collaborator

Git/Bitbucket

TeamCity

Jira

Teamcenter

Job description

Archer, based in San Jose, California, is advancing sustainable air mobility with an all-electric four-passenger VTOL aircraft. We seek seasoned QA professionals to assure system and software compliance across lifecycle stages in a fast-paced environment.

Join Archer's mission-driven team and contribute to rigorous design assurance processes, supplier oversight, and ongoing process improvements to support certification and safe flight operations.