Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Company: Archer
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

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 safety-critical software components for the Powertrain software team, including battery management systems, motor controllers and core/platform. Participate in planning, design, coding, and testing. Work with system engineers to decompose requirements into high-level and low-level software requirements in compliance with DO-178C. Work with multi-disciplinary teams to develop and integrate complex hardware/software systems. Software requirements decomposition, analysis, definition, and traceability. Software analyses, requirements-based testing, and structural coverage analysis. Contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes to increase safety and efficiency. What you need: At least a BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related degree Proficiency with C Fluency with Python Experience developing embedded software - preferably in a regulated environment complying with safety standards like DO-178C or ISO 26262 Familiarity with debuggers and lab instruments such as oscilloscopes and bus analyzers Excellent organizational and communication skills Bonus qualifications Experience working on software for Flight controls systems, Electric Vehicles (EV) powertrains, including motor control and battery management systems Familiarity with modeling tools like UML or SysML Knowledge of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and multi-threading Experience with civil aerospace SW development Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on 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. 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 $140,400 - $170,000. 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. 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 People@archer.com . All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.

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