Archer Aviation Inc.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (CCU) - (SJ2026JB)

Archer Aviation Inc.$189K — $198K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or Electronics.
  • 4 years of experience in designing and developing safety-critical embedded software using C/C++.
  • Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) or custom schedulers.
  • Proficient in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and debugging.
  • Familiarity with communication protocols like CAN, SPI, or I2C.

Responsibilities

  • Perform embedded development and verification for aircraft Charge Control Unit software.
  • Design charge control systems interfacing embedded software with high-voltage components.
  • Collaborate with systems engineers to translate item requirements into software requirements meeting DO-178C standards.
  • Work in a multi-disciplinary team to develop and certify complex hardware/software systems.
  • Develop fault detection algorithms to respond to hardware events like short circuits.
  • Analyze hardware schematics to inform embedded software development.
  • Document streamlined development processes to support DO-178C certification.

Benefits

  • Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth in safety-critical systems.
  • Involvement in innovative aerospace projects.
  • Focus on compliance with stringent aerospace standards.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

  • Perform embedded development and verification of safety critical software components for the aircraft Charge Control Unit.
  • Design and implement charge control systems with a focus on interfacing embedded software with high-voltage electrical components and analog/digital circuitry.
  • Collaborate 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 short circuits and sensor failures.
  • Analyze hardware schematics and perform signal integrity and power distribution network design to inform embedded software development.
  • 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.


Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or Electronics.

Minimum Experience Requirement: Embedded Software Engineer, Firmware Engineer or related job title in which 48 months of experience with design and development of safety-critical embedded software using C/C++; working with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) or custom schedulers and embedded frameworks; hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and debugging; and utilizing communication protocols such as CAN, SPI, or I2C was gained.

Please apply online at: https://www.archer.com/careers. Must put job code SJ2026JB on resume/CV and cover letter.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. For this position we are offering $189,072 to $198,525.60 per year. #LI-DNI

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About Archer Aviation Inc.

Archer Aviation is an American aerospace manufacturer that develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. The company was founded in 2018 by Brett Adcock and Adam Goldstein. Archer Aviation is developing an eVTOL aircraft that can travel up to 60 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph. The aircraft is designed to be quiet, safe, and efficient, with zero emissions. The company has partnerships with United Airlines and Stellantis, and plans to launch its first aircraft in 2024.
Learn more about Archer Aviation Inc.
Market Cap
$403.1 million
Industry
NASDAQ

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