Sr. Aircraft Software Integration Engineer

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer in San Jose, CA, is seeking an experienced engineer for the Flight Software Aircraft Software Integration Team. You will integrate Archer’s safety-critical flight software across flight controls, GNC, electric engine controls, and battery management systems.

The role involves scripting for flight test systems and off-board tool development, with extensive lab and flight-test activities. The position requires 6+ years of embedded systems experience, strong C, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, and

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience with critical, complex, real-time embedded systems.
• Experience with flight controls, avionics, powertrain, or related systems.
• Experience with software or systems integration and verification testing.

Responsibilities

• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop, integrate, and test Archer’s safety critical Flight Software.
• Collaborate with aircraft systems, verification, flight test, and integration teams.
• Perform performance and function-based testing in simulators, labs, and aircraft prototypes.
• Navigate requirements, diagrams, Simulink models, C source code, lab configurations, and supplier docs to identify issues and propose solutions.
• Manage and disposition problem reports from test campaigns and interface with software teams for corrective actions.
• Support aircraft production and flight-testing troubleshooting.
• Develop and test Flight Test System Interface scripts for Flight Test activities.

Skills

Embedded systems

C language

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Flight software

Debugging tools

Lab instruments

Education

Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering, Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related degree

Tools

RTOS

FPGAs/HDL (VHDL/Verilog)

CI/CD toolchains

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 engineer to join the Flight Software Aircraft Software Integration Team at Archer. This role has a strong focus on the successful integration of Archer’s various software systems including Flight Controls, GNC, Electric Engine Controls, and Battery Management System. Additionally, our Aircraft Software Integration Team leads the productization of various off-board tools and the development of technical artifacts used during Laboratory and Flight Testing such as Archer’s Flight Test System Interface automated signal injection scripts.

What You’ll Do

• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop, integrate, and test Archer’s safety critical Flight Software.
• Work closely with aircraft systems, verification, flight test, and integration teams.
• Perform performance and function-based testing on a variety of environments, including simulators, software labs, systems labs and aircraft prototypes
• Navigate through systems and software requirements, architecture diagrams, Simulink models, C source code files, lab configuration files, and supplier documents to quickly identify issues and propose integrated solutions
• Manage and disposition problem reports found during test campaigns and interface with the software development teams to implement corrective actions
• Support aircraft production, ground and flight-testing troubleshooting
• Support the implementation of off-board tools such as Archer’s System Load Manager (SLM) by developing requirements and test plans.
• Support the development and testing of Flight Test System Interface scripts in support of Flight Test activities.
• Develop and continuously improve processes and guidelines to increase safety and efficiency
• Participate in planning, design, scheduling, prioritizing, and tracking the project.

What You Need

• Collaborative mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent organizational skills
• Passion for learning and problem solving
• 6+ years of experience working with critical, complex, real-time embedded systems
• Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering, Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related degree
• Experience with flight controls, avionics, powertrain, or related systems
• Experience with software or systems integration and verification testing
• Working knowledge of hardware and software integration in a lab environment
• 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
• Proficiency with C language
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink
• Fluency with widely used scripting languages like bash and Python
• Must be on-site at Archer’s San Jose, CA office with the ability to travel to Salinas, CA

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with tools development and automation
• Familiarity with safety standards like DO-178C and ARP4754 to high criticality levels
• Knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and multi-threading
• Experience with FPGAs and VHDL or Verilog languages
• Experience with software CI/CD toolchains and processes
• Experience with software interface development, integration, and testing

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $144,000 - $180,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as 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.

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.