Senior Aerospace Software & System Certification Engineer

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, an aerospace company in San Jose, CA, seeks an experienced Design Assurance SME for System, Software, AEH and Cybersecurity. You will review lifecycle data, perform design assurance reviews, and coordinate with FAA DERs and Certification Authorities to ensure compliance with ARP4754A/ARP4761, DO-254 and DO-178C.

This role requires leadership in continuous process improvement, deep knowledge of aerospace standards, and the ability to manage multiple environments and tools while working in

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for System, Software, 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 DER, if delegated.
• Execute System Design Assurance Reviews for Archer internal system development according to ARP4754A/ARP4761 and support Certification Authorities reviews for ARP4754A.
• Execute Supplier Oversight and Design Assurance Company Reviews for Systems, Software and AEH according to Archer processes for compliance with ARP4754A/ARP4761, DO-178C and supplements, DO-254 and other certification regulations.
• Support Cybersecurity process approvals with Certification Authorities for Archer products.
• Support generation and independent reviews of Archer System, Software/AEH and Cybersecurity development and verification processes as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of 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 issues found in System/Software/AEH design assurance activities until resolution.

Skills

Design Assurance

Aerospace standards

Agile/Lean methodologies

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Fast-paced environments

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Polarion

Collaborator

Git/Bitbucket

TeamCity

Jira

Teamcenter

Job description

Archer, an aerospace company in San Jose, CA, seeks an experienced Design Assurance SME for System, Software, AEH and Cybersecurity. You will review lifecycle data, perform design assurance reviews, and coordinate with FAA DERs and Certification Authorities to ensure compliance with ARP4754A/ARP4761, DO-254 and DO-178C.

This role requires leadership in continuous process improvement, deep knowledge of aerospace standards, and the ability to manage multiple environments and tools while working in