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Sr. Staff Aerospace Software Verification Engineer

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:

  • Develop, maintain, and optimize software processes and work instructions supporting compliance with aerospace regulatory standards (DO-178C / DO-331) and Safety of Flight (SOF) requirements with focus on the following verification processes: hardware/software integration tests, software integration tests, low-level tests, structural coverage analysis, control and data coupling, worst-case execution time, memory analysis, etc.
  • Define the tool usage strategy and manage generation of the Tool Qualification process (per DO-330); generate and archive qualification records for all Archer Programs.
  • Drive the standard application of compliant software processes and tools across all Archer Software Teams, with focus on software verification.
  • Ensure organizational excellence for software verification processes through continuous training and mentorship across teams.
  • Support Archer SW Teams in the preparation of software data, life cycle artifacts, and compliance reviews with Certification Authorities.

What you need:

  • 15+ years of experience in software development/verification and process definition for aerospace standards.
  • At least a BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
  • Experience with full lifecycle safety critical software complying with design assurance standards like DO-178C and supplements.
  • Experience with aerospace software verification such as: hardware/software integration tests, software integration tests and low-level tests.
  • Experience with aerospace software analysis such as: structural coverage, control and data coupling, worst-case execution time and memory analysis.
  • Experience with Tool Qualification following DO-330.
  • Experience with Model Based Development and Verification following DO-331.
  • Experience with multiple software environments and tools.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Experience in fast-paced, demanding work environments.
  • Experience with agile/lean methodologies.

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Experience with ARP4754A and DO-254.
  • Experience with Cybersecurity.
  • Experience with System and Software developments for an aircraft OEM.
  • Experience with Certification Compliance Reviews.
  • Familiarity with Archer CM Tools, e.g. Polarion, Collaborator, Git/Bitbucket, TeamCity, Jira and Teamcenter.

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 BRL 385,000 - BRL 481,000. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.

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Job Details

Department
Software
Category
Software
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Posted

About Archer Aviation

Archer Aviation is building Midnight, an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. Designed to carry four passengers plus a pilot, Midnight aims to transform city transportation with zero-emission flights.

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