Senior Flight Controls Software Engineer

Archer; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative aerospace company is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will design and develop safety-critical software for advanced flight control systems, ensuring compliance with rigorous safety standards. Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team, you will tackle complex challenges and contribute to the development of cutting-edge aircraft technology. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization focused on sustainable air mobility, where your expertise will directly impact the future of aviation. Join a diverse and inclusive environment that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in flight control software or related field.
• Proficiency with C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, and scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop safety-critical software for flight control systems.
• Work with engineers to define software requirements and design.

Skills

C/C++

MATLAB/Simulink

Bash

Python

Flight control software

Safety standards (DO-178C)

Communication standards (RS-422/485, CAN, etc.)

Model Based Software development

Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)

Multi-threading

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Bus analyzers

Modeling tools (UML, SysML)

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 we are looking for:

We are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join the software team at Archer. The role consists of designing, developing, and testing safety-critical software for Archer’s fault-tolerant flight controls system.

General

• Collaborative mindset
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication
• Excellent organizational skills
• Passion for learning and problem-solving

What you’ll do:

• Develop safety-critical software components for Archer’s flight control system.
• Participate in planning, design, scheduling, prioritizing, and tracking the project.
• Work with system engineers to decompose item requirements into high-level and low-level software requirements in compliance with DO-178C.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop and integrate the complex hardware/software flight control system.
• Development of software plans, processes & guidelines.
• Software requirements decomposition, analysis, definition, and traceability.
• Software design and development, performance, risk, safety, operation, and cost optimization trade studies, and lead/conduct design reviews.
• Software analyses, requirements-based testing, and structural coverage analysis.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes to increase safety and efficiency.

What you need:

• 5+ years of experience in flight control software or a related field.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree.
• Proficiency with C/C++.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink.
• Fluency with widely used scripting languages like bash and Python.
• Experience developing software complying with safety standards like DO-178C to high criticality levels (DAL-A/B).
• Understanding of communication standards and protocols (RS-422/485, CAN, ARINC-429, AFDX, Ethernet, TCP/IP, etc.).
• Familiarity with debuggers and lab instruments such as oscilloscopes and bus analyzers.
• Experience with Model Based Software development and certification (DO-331).

Bonus qualifications

• Experience with VHDL and/or Verilog development.
• Familiarity with modeling tools like UML or SysML.
• Knowledge of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and multi-threading.
• Experience in Linux.
• Experience with DO-254.
• Experience with tools qualification (DO-330).

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 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.