Embedded Software Engineer, CCU

Archer•San Jose, CA

7d•$134,400 - $165,000

About The Position

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. San Jose, CA We are developing the technologies and aircraft to power the future of advanced aviation. We plan to provide customers with advanced aircraft and. related technologies and services in the United States and internationally in both the commercial and defense sectors. We unveiled our first planned production aircraft, an electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) air taxi, called Midnight, in November 2022. In December 2024, we launched Archer Defense, to develop a next-generation aircraft for both defense and civilian applications. We are first and foremost working to commercialize our Midnight air taxi in and around major cities around the world. Our strategy has been and continues to be to hire top talent across various disciplines to build the best products and deliver the best services possible. We believe we have assembled a world-class team with extensive experience across the key disciplines. We embrace collaboration and creativity and encourage the iteration of ideas to address the complex challenges our industry faces. We believe our team and culture differentiates us versus our competitors and will be a key driver of our long-term success. Furthermore, we are committed to making safety a part of everything we do. Our approach to safety is a part of every aspect of our company, from design and engineering to our manufacturing, flight test, and aircraft operations. 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

Requirements

4+ 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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