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We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.\nWhat You’ll Do \nIndependently lead the architectural design, embedded development, and verification of safety-critical software components for the aircraft Charge Control Unit (CCU). \nDirect the implementation of charge control systems, serving as the primary technical authority for interfacing complex embedded software with high-voltage (800V+) electrical components and analog/digital circuitry. \nServe as Certification Authority by leading the decomposition of item requirements into high-level and low-level software requirements in strict compliance with DO178C (DAL-A/B). \nAct as a subject matter expert during FAA certification audits. \nArchitect and oversee the implementation of advanced fault detection and diagnostic algorithms to mitigate hardware-level events, including short circuits and sensor failures, ensuring aircraft safety. \nPerform expert-level system analysis of hardware schematics, signal integrity, and power distribution networks to dictate embedded software constraints and hardware-software interface control documents (ICDs). \nAuthor and define streamlined software development and verification processes to comply with aerospace safety standards (DO-178C and DO-326A). \nLead and mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical growth and conducting final code/design reviews for the CCU team. \nMinimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electronics. \nMinimum Experience Requirement: Embedded Software Engineer, Firmware Engineer or related job title in which 60 months of experience with design and development of safety-critical embedded software using C/C++; working with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS); hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and debugging; and utilizing communication protocols such as CAN, SPI, or I2C was gained. \nPlease apply online at: https://www.archer.com/careers. Must put job code SJ2026PS on resume/CV and cover letter. \nAt Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. For this position we are offering $$255,653 to $268,435.65 per year. #LI-DNI\nInformation collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.\nCertain positions may be eligible for visa sponsorship.\nArcher 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. 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