Powertrain Platform Verification Engineer

Archer•San Jose, CA

1d•Onsite

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.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in a related field
At least a BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree
Strong knowledge of C/C++ for code analysis and scripting languages (like Python) for test automation.
Familiarity with safety critical software development and verification standards (DO-178C, ISO 26262, ASIL) to high criticality levels (DAL-A/B or ASIL C/D)
Hands-on experience through the Full Software Verification Life Cycle, including requirement traceability and verification reporting.
Experience testing low-level communication protocols (CAN, RS-422/485, ARINC-429, SPI, I2C, Ethernet).
Working knowledge of a Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
Familiarity with diverse tools and technologies used for the development, testing and analysis
Demonstrated experience with hardware debugging and lab equipment use (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies).

Nice To Haves

Using unit test framework for coverage metrics to support certification objectives.

Responsibilities

Work on the verification and validation of safety-critical software components for the Platform Software components in accordance with DO-178C standards.
Design, develop, and document comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test procedures derived from high-level and low-level software requirements.
Execute Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing to verify platform software algorithms and low-level drivers.
Identify, document, and track software defects using automated tracking systems; collaborate with embedded developers to analyze root causes and verify fixes.
Develop and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks (C/C++, Python) to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
Design and execute tests to verify software fault detection and diagnostic algorithms, including system faults, component failures, and sensor anomalies.
Participate in software audits and reviews to ensure all verification activities comply with DO-178C certification requirements.