Aerospace Software Certification Engineer
About the role
Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, focused on developing an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft designed to promote sustainable air mobility. The company emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in its workforce.
Responsibilities
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all aspects of System, Software, and Airborne Electronic Hardware (AEH) Design Assurance processes for Archer internal development and for Suppliers.
- Review and approve Software/AEH life-cycle data for Archer internal development and for Suppliers.
- Execute System Design Assurance Reviews for Archer internal system development according to the established system processes and tools for compliance with ARP4754A/ARP4761 and support the Certification Authorities reviews for ARP4754A.
- Execute Supplier Oversight and Design Assurance Company Reviews as SME for Systems, Software, and AEH developments according to Archer established process for compliance with ARP4754A/ARP4761, DO-178C and supplements, DO-254 and other certification regulations.
- Support the generation and independent reviews of Archer System, Software, and AEH development and verification processes, as needed.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Archer System, Software, and AEH processes, with focus on compliance with ARP4754A/ARP4761, DO-254 DO-178C and supplements.
- Interface with FAA DERs and Certification Authorities for coordination, execution, and follow-up of systems, software, and AEH compliance reviews.
- Maintain and control the issues found in all System/Software/AEH design assurance activities until resolution.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in System and Software/AEH Design Assurance activities for aerospace standards.
- A minimum of a BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
- Experience with full lifecycle safety critical systems, software/AEH complying with design assurance standards like ARP4754A/B, ARP4761, DO-254 and DO-178C with supplements.
- Experience with multiple systems and software/AEH environments and tools.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Experience in fast-paced, demanding work environments.
- Experience with agile/lean methodologies.
Bonus qualifications
- Experience with Tool Qualification following DO-330.
- Experience with Model Based Development and Verification following DO-331.
- Experience with DO-326/DO-356 and DO-355.
- Experience with System and Software/AEH developments for an aircraft OEM.
- Experience with FAA Certification Compliance Reviews and regulations.
- Familiarity with Archer CM Tools, e.g., Polarion, Collaborator, Git/Bitbucket, TeamCity, Jira, and Teamcenter.
Pay
Base pay range: $207,000 - $259,000 USD. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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Qualifications
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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