Archer Aviation Inc.

Sr. Aircraft Software Integration Engineer

Archer Aviation Inc.$144K — $180K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years experience with critical, complex, real-time embedded systems
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline
  • Experience with flight controls and avionics systems
  • Proficient in C language and familiar with MATLAB/Simulink
  • Knowledge of communication protocols like RS-422, CAN, and Ethernet
  • Experience in software integration and verification testing

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to integrate and test Flight Software
  • Coordinate with aircraft systems and integration teams for verification
  • Conduct performance testing across simulators and aircraft prototypes
  • Analyze issues in systems and provide integrated solutions
  • Manage problem reports and work with development teams on fixes
  • Support production and troubleshooting during ground and flight tests
  • Develop requirements and test plans for off-board tools like System Load Manager

Benefits

  • Focus on career growth and performance-based rewards
  • Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge tech environment
  • Engagement in high-stakes flight testing and integration projects
  • Collaboration with a talented, multi-disciplinary team
  • Hands-on experience with safety-critical systems in aviation
Full Job Description
What We Are Looking For
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, Electric Engine Controls, and Battery Management System. Additionally, our Aircraft Software Integration Team leads the productization of various off-board tools and the development of technical artifacts used during Laboratory and Flight Testing such as Archer's Flight Test System Interface automated signal injection scripts.

What You'll Do
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop, integrate, and test Archer's safety critical Flight Software.
• Work closely with aircraft systems, verification, flight test, and integration teams.
• Perform performance and function-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 configuration files, and supplier documents to quickly
identify issues and propose integrated solutions
• Manage and disposition problem reports found during test campaigns and interface with the software development teams to implement corrective actions
• Support aircraft production, ground and flight-testing troubleshooting
• Support the implementation of off-board tools such as Archer's System Load Manager (SLM) by developing requirements and test plans.
• Support the development and testing of Flight Test System Interface scripts in support of Flight Test activities.
• Develop and continuously improve processes and 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 communication
• Excellent organizational skills
• Passion for learning and problem solving
• 6+ 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's San Jose, CA office with the 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
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 $144,000 - $180,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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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