Staff Aircraft Software Integration Engineer

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer in San Jose, CA is seeking an experienced Flight Software Integration Engineer to join the Aircraft Software Integration Team. You will integrate and test flight controls software, work with systems, verification, and flight test teams, and navigate models, diagrams, and code to drive robust solutions.

You will lead other engineers, manage issue reports, and support production, ground and flight testing.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with real-time embedded systems.
• Bachelor of Science in a related engineering field.
• Experience with flight controls, avionics, powertrain, or related systems.
• Experience with software or systems integration and verification testing.
• Proficiency in C; MATLAB/Simulink; Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate and test aircraft flight controls software.
• Collaborate with aircraft systems, verification, flight test teams.
• Perform functional and requirement-based testing in simulators and labs.
• Navigate models, diagrams, and code to identify issues and propose solutions.
• Lead engineers to solve problems and manage reports.
• Support production, ground and flight testing troubleshooting.

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

C language

MATLAB/Simulink

Bash scripting

Python

Embedded systems

Flight controls

Systems integration

Debugging tools

Communication protocols

RTOS

VHDL/Verilog

CI/CD

Software interface testing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering / Controls / Electrical / Computer Engineering / CS / Software Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Bus analyzers

Simulators

Lab instruments

Simulink

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.

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, and Powertrain. Additionally, Aircraft Software integration encompasses management of the incorporation of various software applications/interfaces/tests, troubleshooting, and software release loading.

What You’ll Do:

• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop, integrate and test the aircraft flight controls software
• Closely work with aircraft systems, verification, flight test, and integration teams.
• Perform functional and requirement-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 stations configuration files and supplier documents to quickly identify issues and propose integrated solutions
• Organize and prioritize work in order to lead other engineers to efficiently solve problems
• Manage and disposition problem reports found during test campaigns and interface with the software development team to implement corrective actions
• Support aircraft production, ground and flight testing troubleshooting
• Develop and continuously improve processes & 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 interpersonal communication
• Excellent organizational skills
• Passion for learning and problem solving
• 7+ 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 San Jose, CA office with 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

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications

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 $160,000-204,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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.

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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.

Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to [e-mail]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.