Aerospace SW Certification Engineer

About Archer

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 design, manufacture, and operate an all‑electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for System, Software, Airborne Electronic Hardware (AEH) and Cybersecurity Design Assurance processes for Archer internal development and suppliers.
• Review and approve Software/AEH lifecycle data for internal development and suppliers as company DER, if delegated.
• Execute System Design Assurance Reviews for internal system development in accordance with ARP
  4754A/ARP
  4761 and support Certification Authority reviews.
• Execute Supplier Oversight and Design Assurance Company Reviews for Systems, Software, and AEH developments, ensuring compliance with ARP
  4754A/ARP
  4761, DO‑178C, DO‑254, and other certification regulations.
• Support approval of Cybersecurity processes with Certification Authorities for Archer products.
• Support generation and independent reviews of Archer System, Software/AEH and Cybersecurity development and verification processes as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Archer’s System, Software and AEH processes, focusing on compliance with ARP
  4754A/ARP
  4761, DO‑254, DO‑178C and supplements.
• Interface with FAA DERs and Certification Authorities for coordination, execution and follow‑up of compliance reviews.
• Maintain and control issues identified in all design assurance activities until resolution.

• 15+ years of experience in System and Software/AEH Design Assurance activities for aerospace standards.
• At least a BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Experience with full lifecycle safety‑critical systems, software/AEH complying with design assurance standards such as ARP
  4754A/B, ARP
  4761, DO‑254 and DO‑178C with supplements.
• Experience with multiple systems and software/AEH environments and tools.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience in fast‑paced, demanding work environments.
• Experience with agile/lean methodologies.
• Experience with Tool Qualification following DO‑330.
• Experience with Model Based Development and Verification following DO‑331.
• Experience with DO‑326/DO‑356 and DO‑355.
• Experience with System and Software/AEH developments for an aircraft OEM.
• Experience with FAA Certification Compliance Reviews and regulations such as: [list omitted for brevity].
• Familiarity with Archer CM Tools, e.g., Polarion, Collaborator, Git/Bitbucket, Team City, Jira and Teamcenter.

The targeted base pay range for this position is $230,000–$290,000, with the final offer determined by factors such as job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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 and qualifications. 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 providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at

Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.