Archer Aviation Inc.

Staff Software Engineer, EEC

Archer Aviation Inc.$170K — $215K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in embedded software development for safety-critical systems
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and Python programming languages
  • Strong understanding of communication protocols (e.g., RS-422/485, CAN, ARINC-429)
  • Experience with safety critical software development standards (DO-178C, ISO 26262)
  • Hands-on experience with Control Systems and the Full Software Development Life Cycle
  • Experience developing software on bare-metal systems

Responsibilities

  • Develop embedded software for safety-critical aircraft motor control systems
  • Integrate electric engine controls and create low-level drivers for microcontrollers
  • Collaborate with systems engineers to establish software requirements compliant with DO-178C
  • Engage with a multi-disciplinary team for hardware/software integration and certification
  • Implement fault detection algorithms for hardware-level events
  • Apply digital signal processing techniques to improve sensor reliability
  • Analyze hardware schematics to aid low-level software development

Benefits

  • Opportunities for personal development and team collaboration
  • Commitment to a performance-driven culture
  • Focus on retaining talented individuals to drive business growth
Full Job Description
What you'll do:
  • Embedded development and verification of safety critical software components for the aircraft motor control system
  • Develop and integrate electric engine controls and complex low-level drivers for 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 to improve the accuracy and reliability of critical control and protection functions.
  • Analyze hardware schematics to inform the development of low-level software and perform the initial board bring-up and debugging of new EEC 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++, Python
  • Hands-on understanding of communication standards and protocols (RS-422/485, CAN, ARINC-429, AFDX, Ethernet, TCP/IP, SPI, I2C, PCIe etc...)
  • Experience with safety critical software development standards (DO-178C, ISO 26262, ASIL) to high criticality levels (DAL-A/B or ASIL C/D)
  • Experience with Control Systems
  • Hands-on experience through the Full Software Development Life Cycle (development through verification and certification/qualification)
  • Experience developing software on bare-metal systems
  • Familiarity with diverse tools and technologies used for the development, testing and analysis
  • Experience working on software motor control systems
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
Bonus qualifications
  • Experience with DO-254
  • Experience with MATLAB/Simulink
  • Experience with tools qualification (DO-330)
  • Experience with modeling tools/certification (DO-331)
  • Familiarity with modeling tools like UML or SysML
  • Experience developing with RTOS
  • Experience with board bring up and driver development

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 $170,000 - $215,000. 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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