Staff Embedded Software Engineer, CCU - (SJ2026PS)

Engg; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 256,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Aviation in San Jose, CA, seeks a senior Embedded Software Engineer to lead the architectural design, development, and verification of safety-critical CCU software. You will interface high-voltage hardware with embedded systems and drive DO-178C compliance, FAA certification readiness, and rigorous code reviews.

The role requires 60+ months of embedded software experience in C/C++, RTOS, HIL testing, and CAN/SPI/I2C, with leadership responsibilities and a focus on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electronics.
• 60 months of experience designing and developing safety-critical embedded software.
• Experience with RTOS, HIL testing, and CAN/SPI/I2C communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design, embedded development, and verification of safety-critical CCU software.
• Implement charge control software interfacing with 800V+ hardware and analog/digital circuitry.
• Lead decomposition of requirements into software specifications per DO178C (DAL-A/B).
• Serve as subject matter expert for FAA certification audits.
• Architect fault detection and diagnostics to mitigate hardware faults.
• Analyze hardware schematics, signal integrity, and power distribution to constrain software.
• Define software development and verification processes to meet aerospace safety standards.
• Mentor engineers and conduct final code/design reviews for CCU team.

Skills

C/C++

RTOS

HIL testing

CAN

SPI

I2C

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electronics

Job description

Archer is an aerospace and defense company headquartered in San Jose, California, building the aircraft and technology that will define the next era of flight. The company works across air taxis, UAS, AI and powertrain development — building real-world systems that combine software intelligence with physical hardware. That includes Midnight, Archer's all-electric air taxi; Halo, an autonomous vertical takeoff and landing aircraft built for both commercial and defense use; and ZEE, Archer's AI foundation model built specifically for aviation.

We’re seeking exceptional engineers, operators and builders to join us on our mission to build the future of aerospace and defense. 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 You’ll Do

• Independently lead the architectural design, embedded development, and verification of safety-critical software components for the aircraft Charge Control Unit (CCU).
• Direct the implementation of charge control systems, serving as the primary technical authority for interfacing complex embedded software with high-voltage (800V+) electrical components and analog/digital circuitry.
• Serve as Certification Authority by leading the decomposition of item requirements into high-level and low-level software requirements in strict compliance with DO178C (DAL-A/B).
• Act as a subject matter expert during FAA certification audits.
• Architect and oversee the implementation of advanced fault detection and diagnostic algorithms to mitigate hardware-level events, including short circuits and sensor failures, ensuring aircraft safety.
• Perform expert-level system analysis of hardware schematics, signal integrity, and power distribution networks to dictate embedded software constraints and hardware-software interface control documents (ICDs).
• Author and define streamlined software development and verification processes to comply with aerospace safety standards (DO-178C and DO-326A).
• Lead and mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical growth and conducting final code/design reviews for the CCU team.

Minimum Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electronics.

Minimum Experience Requirement

Embedded Software Engineer, Firmware Engineer or related job title in which 60 months of experience with design and development of safety-critical embedded software using C/C++; working with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS); hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and debugging; and utilizing communication protocols such as CAN, SPI, or I2C was gained.

Salary

For this position we are offering $$255,653 to $268,435.65 per year.

Visa Sponsorship

Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business.