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Senior Design Assurance & Quality Engineer

Archer56

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May 27, 2026

Salary
$144k – $180k
Location
San Jose, California, United States
Department
Software
Seniority
Senior
Experience
6+ years
Source
Greenhouse

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:

  • Execute System Process and Design Assurance Reviews for Archer internal system development according to the established system processes and tools for compliance with ARP4754A.
  • Execute Software Quality Assurance activities for Archer internal software development according to the established software processes and tools for compliance with DO-178C.
  • Execute Supplier Oversight and Design Assurance Reviews for Software and AEH developments according to Archer established process for compliance with DO-178C, DO-254 and other certification regulations. 
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Archer System and Software processes, with focus on compliance with ARP4754A and DO-178C.
  • Interface with FAA DERs and Certification Authorities for coordination, execution and follow-up of systems, software and AEH compliance reviews.
  • Maintain and control the issues found in all System/Software/AEH design assurance activities until resolution.

What you need:

  • 6+ years of experience in System, Software and AEH Design Assurance activities for aerospace standards.
  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
  • Experience with full lifecycle safety critical systems, software and AEH complying with design assurance standards like ARP4754A/B, DO-178C and DO-254..
  • Experience with multiple systems and software environments and tools.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Experience in fast-paced, demanding work environments.
  • Experience with agile/lean methodologies.

Bonus qualifications

  • Experience with Tool Qualification following DO-330.
  • Experience with Model Based Development and Verification following DO-331.
  • Experience with ARP4761.
  • Experience with System and Software developments for an aircraft OEM.
  • Experience with FAA Certification Compliance Reviews.
  • Familiarity with Archer CM Tools, e.g. Polarion, Collaborator, Git/Bitbucket, TeamCity, Jira and Teamcenter.

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 $144,000 - $180,000 USD. 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 [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.

Skills

GitJiraCompliance

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