Staff Software Test Engineer

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San Jose, CA
Senior level
Aerospace
The Role
As a Staff Software Test Engineer, you will develop and verify the Electric Engine software, create test plans and procedures, and perform software regression and requirements-based verification. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure timely software releases while maintaining safety standards.
Summary Generated by Built In

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:

  • Develop Electric Engine software test infrastructure, Requirements verification strategies, test plans and test procedures
  • Run Electric Engine software verification testing on various test setups
  • Perform software regression testing and be the ultimate gatekeeper of electric engine software release to aircraft subsystem testing and aircraft system integration testing
  • Perform test scheduling by prioritizing the tests to ensure Electric Engine software release stays on schedule
  • Perform requirements-based verification of high level and low level software requirements 
  • Create high-level and low-level test frameworks that allow complex verification of real-time inputs and outputs
  • Work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop, verify, validate software for complex hardware/software systems
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of our SW release processes to increase safety and efficiency
  • Collaborate with engine software development team and Engine test team

What you need:

  • 6+ years of experience in a related field
  • At least a BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering
  • Experience with full lifecycle safety critical software complying with safety standards like DO-178C or ISO 26262
  • Experience developing verification strategies and test environments, including hardware in the loop, software in the loop, and processor in the loop 
  • Experience building efficient automation test frameworks from a wide range languages and tools
  • Familiarity with debuggers and lab instruments
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills

Bonus qualifications

  • Experience working on software for Electric Engine systems
  • Experience with Veristand and other National Instruments products
  • Fluency with widely used scripting languages like Python

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 - $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 [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.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 Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to [email protected]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.

Top Skills

Python
The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
283 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2018

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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