Archer is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and test safety-critical software for its all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft’s fault-tolerant flight control system. This role is based remotely within Brazil and involves close collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure safe and efficient software development in compliance with aviation safety standards.
What You'll Do
- Develop safety critical software components for Archer’s flight control system.
- Participate in planning, design, scheduling, prioritizing, and tracking the project.
- Work with system 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 and integrate the complex hardware/software flight control system.
- Development of software plans, processes & guidelines.
- Software requirements decomposition, analysis, definition, and traceability.
- Software design and development, performance, risk, safety, operation and cost optimization trade studies, and lead / conduct design reviews.
- Software analyses, requirements-based testing, and structural coverage analysis.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes to increase safety and efficiency.
What We're Looking For
- 4+ years of experience in a flight control software or a related field
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree
- Proficiency with C/C++
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink
- Fluency with widely used scripting languages like bash and Python
- Experience developing software complying with safety standards like DO-178C to high criticality levels (DAL-A/B)
- Understanding of communication standards and protocols (RS-422/485, CAN, ARINC-429, AFDX, Ethernet, TCP/IP, etc.)
- Familiarity with debuggers and lab instruments such oscilloscopes and bus analyzers
- Experience with Model Based Software development and certification (DO-331)
Nice to Have
- Experience with VHDL and/or Verilog development
- Familiarity with modeling tools like UML or SysML
- Knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and multi-threading
- Experience in Linux
- Experience with DO-254
- Experience with tools qualification (DO-330)
Technical Stack
- C, C++, MATLAB, Simulink, bash, Python, RS-422, RS-485, CAN, ARINC-429, AFDX, Ethernet, TCP/IP, VHDL, Verilog, UML, SysML, RTOS, Linux
Team & Environment
- multi-disciplinary team
Benefits & Compensation
- Remote work flexibility within Brazil
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Equitable and inclusive work environment
- Support and celebration of team members
- Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs
Work Mode
- Remote friendly anywhere in Brazil
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. 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.
