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.
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.
What you’ll do:
- 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
- Foster team collaboration to promote and support personal development
- Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication
- Excellent Organizational skills
- Collaborative mindset
- Passion for learning and problem solving
What you need:
- 6+ years of experience in a related field
- At least a BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree
- Proficiency in C/C++ for developing firmware that controls and monitors electrical subsystems, including voltage regulation, fault detection, and sensor data acquisition
- Hands-on experience with ISO 15118-2/-3/-30, SAE J1772, HomePlug AV Specification Standards, or related industry standards.
- Familiarity with safety critical software development standards (DO-178C, ISO 26262, ASIL) to high criticality levels (DAL-A/B or ASIL C/D)
- Hands-on experience through the Full Software Development Life Cycle (development through verification and or certification/production)
- 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
- Working knowledge of sensor technologies and measurement techniques for high-voltage systems (e.g., current sensing, voltage monitoring, temperature measurement)
- Familiarity with diverse tools and technologies used for the development, testing and analysis Experience working on Charge Control systems
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
Bonus qualifications
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and circuit simulation tools such as SPICE, LTspice, or PLECS
- Experience with modeling tools/certification (DO-331)
- Familiarity with modeling tools like UML or SysML
- Working with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
- Demonstrated experience with initial board bring-up, hardware debugging, and using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies).
- Experience with the HW in the Loop, SW in the Loop or MIL 2
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
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 $140,000 - $180,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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 [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.Skills Required
- 6+ years of experience in a related field
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree
- Proficiency in C/C++ for firmware development
- Experience with ISO 15118-2/-3/-30, SAE J1772
- Familiarity with DO-178C, ISO 26262
- Experience through the Full Software Development Life Cycle
- Understanding of communication standards (RS-422/485, CAN, etc.)
- Knowledge of sensor technologies for high-voltage systems
Archer Aviation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Archer Aviation and has not been reviewed or approved by Archer Aviation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision, alongside HSA/FSA options and an Employee Assistance Program, forming a comprehensive base. Wellness activities and company-sponsored outings are additionally referenced.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes generous PTO, paid sick days, and paid holidays, with unlimited PTO noted for exempt employees. This breadth provides above-average flexibility for a hardware-focused environment.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership opportunities include company equity, performance bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a purchase discount. Equity is used to keep packages competitive in high-demand roles, creating meaningful upside potential.
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What We Do
Archer is an aerospace company building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft focused on improving mobility in cities. The company's mission is to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. Archer is designing, manufacturing, and operating a fully electric aircraft that can carry four passengers for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150mph while producing minimal noise. Archer's team is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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