Embedded development and verification of safety critical software components for the aircraft battery management system
Develop and integrate battery controls and complex low-level drivers for battery microcontrollers to interface directly with analog and digital front-end circuitry
Work with systems 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, integrate, verify and certify complex hardware/software systems
Develop and implement fault detection and diagnostic algorithms in software to identify and respond to hardware-level events such as insulation breakdown, short circuits, and sensor failures.
Apply digital signal processing and filtering techniques to sensor data (e.g., cell voltages, pack current) to improve the accuracy and reliability of critical state estimation and protection functions.
Analyze hardware schematics to inform the development of low-level software and lead the initial board bring-up and debugging of new BMS hardware designs
Participate in the definition and documentation of streamlined software development
and verification processes supporting the certification of safety critical software to comply with DO-178C
Foster team collaboration to promote and support personal development
General
Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication
Excellent Organizational skills
Collaborative mindset
Passion for learning and problem solvingWhat you need:
10 + years of experience in a related field
At least a BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree
Proficiency with C/C++
Familiarity with safety critical software development standards (DO-178C, ISO 26262, ASIL) to high criticality levels (DAL-A/B or ASIL C/D)
Hands-on experience through the Full Software Development Life Cycle (development through verification and or certification/production)
Hands-on understanding of low-level communication standards and protocols (RS-422/485, CAN, ARINC-429, AFDX, Ethernet, TCP/IP, SPI, I2C etc...) and their hardware implementation
Working knowledge of sensor technologies and measurement techniques for high-voltage battery systems (e.g., current sensing, voltage monitoring, temperature measurement)
Familiarity with diverse tools and technologies used for the development, testing and analysis Experience working on Battery management systems
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Bonus qualifications
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink
Experience with modeling tools/certification (DO-331)
Familiarity with modeling tools like UML or SysML
Working with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
Demonstrated experience with initial board bring-up, hardware debugging, and using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies).
Experience with the HW in the Loop, SW in the Loop or MIL
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Benefits
Performance bonus
Additional Information
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.
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