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.

Position Summary:

The Platform Software Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining a common product line software platform that supports multiple embedded systems on the Midnight Aircraft.  The management responsibilities include the full aerospace software lifecycle process, which includes development, verification, and certification. The platform team works with Archer application software teams to define product requirements and develop/deliver the software platform, which supports various aircraft embedded systems, including Electric engine control, battery management, and HV changing system.

What you’ll do:

Lead and mentor a world-class team with expertise in the development of flight-critical platform software complying with DO-178C. Define platform product requirements, software architecture, feature plan, and delivery schedule. Collaborate with systems and software teams to ensure the platform software design and architecture are consistent with application product requirements.  Work with the broader Archer flight software team to develop and maintain Software processes. Support platform software integration with Archer embedded application teams. Ensure compliance with the software development and verification processes supporting the certification of safety-critical software following DO-178C. Lead the team through FAA Stages of Involvement (SOI) audits 1 to 4. Oversee the qualification of the tools to DO-330. Define and manage a detailed task breakdown to distribute work to team members and establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor team performance. Continuously monitor and improve our SW release processes to ensure quality while maintaining rapid software releases. Foster team collaboration and promote and support personal development. 

What you need:

Experience leading an embedded software development team. At least a BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related degree. Proficiency with embedded software, including development of low-level drivers, Real-time operating systems, software architecture design, and task scheduling. Proficiency with embedded C programming. Hands-on experience developing and testing safety-critical software systems in compliance with DO-178C (DAL-A or B) or similar standards (i.e., ISO-26262). Prior experience participating and contributing to FAA SOI Audits. Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Bonus qualifications

Familiarity with embedded control system design and testing, including battery management systems and/or electrical motor control systems Familiarity with the Infineon Tri-core processor family. Familiarity with tools and technologies used for the development, testing, and analysis of DO-178C software, including Python testing. Familiarity with DO-330 Tool Qualification or similar software standards Familiarity with Code Collaborator, VS Code, Polarion (or other requirements management tools). Familiarity with Low-level embedded applications like boot loaders and drivers.  Familiarity with the Field Loadable aspect of DO-178 Design

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 $163,200.00 - $204,000. 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 people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

 

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Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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