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Software Simulation Engineer

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In-Office
San Jose, CA
110K-138K
Junior
In-Office
San Jose, CA
110K-138K
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Assist in the development and maintenance of aircraft simulation software, focusing on integration, testing, and real-time systems.
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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:

  • Assist the development of Archer’s high fidelity aircraft simulators supporting validation and verification activities, handling quality evaluations, human factor evaluations and test pilot training.
  • Work with internal groups and suppliers to integrate, instrument and maintain configuration of aircraft simulation models in the real-time simulation environment.
  • Maintain and improve the existing simulation framework that integrates the desktop simulation into a real-time environment.
  • Build software bridges between real-time simulation instrumentation and desktop simulation analysis tools.
  • Design and build graphical user interfaces to control the real-time simulation environment.
  • Write drivers to integrate novel hardware using non-standard communication protocols.
  • Assist in the execution of test plans and test automation.

What you need:

  • 1-3 years of experience in a related field.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
  • Demonstrated ability to architect large scale software following good design practices.
  • Proficiency in C/C++.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and Python.
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  • Mastery of build systems (cmake or similar) and good understanding of standard software development tools:
  • Continuous integration - TeamCity / Jenkins / Artifactory
  • Version control - SVN / Git / Bitbucket
  • Issue tracking - Jira / Zendesk / MantisBT
  • Experience prototyping Graphical User Interfaces.
  • Deep understanding of communication standards and protocols (RS-422/485, CAN, ARINC-429, AFDX, Ethernet, TCP/IP, USB etc…)
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Bonus qualifications

  • Experience developing real-time software for a Hardware-in-the-Loop aircraft simulator.
  • Experience with model based development using Matlab/Simulink.
  • Familiarity with fault injection methodologies
  • Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and protocol analyzers.
  • Experience with Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR) or multi-projector technologies.
  • Experience with Agile/SCRUM methodologies and tools.
  • Experience supporting FHA evaluations.
  • Familiarity with or a passion for aviation.


Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications

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 $110,400.00 - $138,000.00. Actual compensation offered will be 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, 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 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

C/C++
Ethernet
Git
Jenkins
JIRA
Matlab/Simulink
Python
Svn
Tcp/Ip
Teamcity
Usb

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