Archer Aviation develops electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft and related AI-enabled operational technologies for urban air taxi networks.
<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></p></div><p class="p1">What you’ll do: <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1"><span class="s2"></span>Embedded development and verification of safety critical software components for the aircraft Charge Control Unit</li> <li class="li1">Design and implement charge control systems with a focus on interfacing embedded software with high-voltage electrical components and analog/digital circuitry</li> <li class="li1"><span class="s3">Collaborate</span> with systems engineers to decompose item requirements into high-level and low-level software requirements in compliance with DO-178C <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li1">Work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop, integrate, verify and certify complex hardware/software systems </li> <li class="li1">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.</li> <li class="li1">Analyze hardware schematics and perform signal integrity and power distribution network design to inform embedded software development</li> <li class="li1">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 </li> <li class="li1">Foster team collaboration to promote and support personal development<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li1">Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li1">Excellent Organizational skills <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li1">Collaborative mindset <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li1">Passion for learning and problem solving <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> </ul> <p class="p1">What you need: <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1">6+ years of experience in a related field <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li1">At least a BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree</li> <li class="li1">Proficiency in C/C++ for developing firmware that controls and monitors electrical subsystems, including voltage regulation, fault detection, and sensor data acquisition</li> <li class="li1">Hands-on experience with ISO 15118-2/-3/-30, SAE J1772, HomePlug AV Specification Standards, or related industry standards.</li> <li class="li1">Familiarity with safety critical software development standards (DO-178C, ISO 26262, ASIL) to high criticality levels (DAL-A/B or ASIL C/D) </li> <li class="li1">Hands-on experience through the Full Software Development Life Cycle (development through verification and or certification/production) </li> <li class="li1">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</li> <li class="li1">Working knowledge of sensor technologies and measurement techniques for high-voltage systems (e.g., current sensing, voltage monitoring, temperature measurement) <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li1">Familiarity with diverse tools and technologies used for the development, testing and analysis<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Experience working on Charge Control systems <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li1">Excellent organizational and communication skills <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> </ul> <p class="p1">Bonus qualifications <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1">Experience with MATLAB/Simulink <span class="s5">and circuit simulation tools such as SPICE, LTspice, or PLECS</span></li> <li class="li1">Experience with modeling tools/certification (DO-331) <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li1">Familiarity with modeling tools like UML or SysML <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li1">Working with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li1">Demonstrated experience with initial board bring-up, hardware debugging, and using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies). <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> <li class="li1">Experience with the HW in the Loop, SW in the Loop or MIL 2<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></li> </ul> <p class="p1">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 <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p class="p1">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 performanc