Staff Software Engineer, BMS

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Aviation in San Jose, California is seeking a skilled software engineer to develop embedded software for our battery management systems. Candidates must have at least 10 years of experience, strong C/C++ skills, and a BS in a related field. This role involves collaborating with systems engineers and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $170,000 to $215,000, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a related field.
• Proficiency with low-level communication standards.
• Hands-on experience through Full Software Development Life Cycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and verify software components for the battery management system.
• Collaborate with systems engineers on software requirements.
• Develop fault detection algorithms for hardware-level events.

Skills

C/C++ proficiency

Poor communication

Excellent organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

RTOS

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 you’ll do:

• Embedded development and verification of safety critical software components for the aircraft battery management system
• Develop and integrate battery controls and complex low-level drivers for battery microcontrollers to interface directly with analog and digital front-end circuitry
• Work with systems 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, integrate, verify and certify complex hardware/software systems
• Develop and implement fault detection and diagnostic algorithms in software to identify and respond to hardware-level events such as insulation breakdown, short circuits, and sensor failures.
• Apply digital signal processing and filtering techniques to sensor data (e.g., cell voltages, pack current) to improve the accuracy and reliability of critical state estimation and protection functions.
• Analyze hardware schematics to inform the development of low-level software and lead the initial board bring‑up and debugging of new BMS hardware designs
• Participate in the definition and documentation of streamlined software development
• and verification processes supporting the certification of safety critical software to comply with DO-178C
• Foster team collaboration to promote and support personal development

General

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

What you need:

• 10 + years of experience in a related field
• At least a BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree
• Proficiency with C/C++
• Familiarity with safety critical software development standards (DO-178C, ISO 26262, ASIL) to high criticality levels (DAL-A/B or ASIL C/D)
• Hands‑on experience through the Full Software Development Life Cycle (development through verification and or certification/production)
• Hands‑on understanding of low-level communication standards and protocols (RS-422/485, CAN, ARINC-429, AFDX, Ethernet, TCP/IP, SPI, I2C, etc.) and their hardware implementation
• Working knowledge of sensor technologies and measurement techniques for high-voltage battery systems (e.g., current sensing, voltage monitoring, temperature measurement)
• Familiarity with diverse tools and technologies used for the development, testing and analysis
• Experience working on Battery management systems
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Bonus qualifications

• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink
• Experience with modeling tools/certification (DO-331)
• Familiarity with modeling tools like UML or SysML
• Working with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• Demonstrated experience with initial board bring‑up, hardware debugging, and using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies)
• Experience with the HW in the Loop, SW in the Loop or MIL

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 $170,000 - $215,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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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.

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