Senior Software Configuration Management Engineer

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Archer

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San Jose, CA, United States

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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:

  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Archer SW CM and release processes to increase safety and efficiency.
  • Execute software releases for Archer internal development according to the established CM processes and tools.
  • Coordinate software Change Control Boards (CCB) for Archer internal development.
  • Establishing and maintaining Archer software configuration baseline for multiple test environments, including flight testing.
  • Perform archival and retrieval activities for Archer software components according to approved CM processes and tools.
  • Control and follow-up the configuration management status accounting for Archer software components, providing visibility to required stakeholders.
  • Ensure archival, retention, backup, and recovery procedures are adhered to per established CM/IT plans, working closely with IT and SQA organizations
  • Perform CM activities for the Archer software development and verification environments and maintain all CM records.
  • Support Continuous Integration, Continuous Development (CI/CD) evolution and pipeline to improve development throughput and efficiency

What you need:

  • 6+ years of experience in Software CM activities for aerospace standards.
  • At least a BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
  • Experience with full lifecycle safety critical software complying with design assurance and safety standards like DO-178C or ISO 26262.
  • Experience with multiple CM environments and tools.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills

Bonus qualifications

  • Experience with Tool Qualification following DO-330.
  • Experience with Model Based Development and Verification following DO-331.
  • Experience with Aerospace Software development following DO-178C.
  • Experience with System Development Processes following ARP4754A.
  • Experience with Aerospace Software CM 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 $134,400 - $168,000. 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.

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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.
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