Staff Software Engineer, Model Based Design and Verification

Archer Aviation
Remote; São Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilPosted 23 February 2026

Job Description

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></p></div><p>What We Are Looking For: </p> <p>We are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join the MBD Software Team at Archer. This role has a strong focus on the development and integration of model-based developed software components either for Flight Controls System or Battery Management System.</p> <p>What You’ll Do:</p> <ul> <li>Develop safety critical software components for Archer’s software embedded into Flight Control Computer or in Battery Management Unit using model-based processes.</li> <li>Participate in planning, design, scheduling, prioritizing, and tracking the project.</li> <li>Work with system engineers to decompose item requirements into high level and low level software requirements in compliance with DO-178C / DO-331.</li> <li>Work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop and integrate complex hardware/software.</li> <li>Development of software plans, processes guidelines</li> <li>Software requirements decomposition, analysis, definition, and traceability</li> <li>Software design and development, performance, risk, safety , operation and cost optimization trade studies, and lead / conduct design reviews</li> <li>Software analyses, requirements-based testing, structural coverage analysis, and model coverage analysis.</li> <li>Contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes to increase safety and efficiency</li> <li>Archer Brazil is based in Sao Paulo, but this role is remote friendly anywhere in Brazil</li> </ul> <p>What You Need:</p> <ul> <li>8+ years of experience in a flight software or a related field</li> <li>Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree</li> <li>Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and associated toolboxes</li> <li>Experience with C/C++ and code generation</li> <li>Fluency with widely used scripting languages like bash and Python</li> <li>Experience developing software complying with safety standards like DO-178C to high criticality levels (DAL-A/B)</li> <li>Experience with Model Based Software development and certification (DO-331)</li> <li>Understanding of communication standards and protocols (RS-422/485, CAN, ARINC-429, AFDX, Ethernet, TCP/IP, etc.)</li> <li>Familiarity with debuggers and lab instruments such oscilloscopes and bus analyzers</li> </ul> <p>Bonus Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Experience with aircraft systems development (ARP-4754)</li> <li>Experience with tools qualification (DO-330)</li> <li>Experience with tools development and automation</li> <li>Experience with Battery Management Systems or Flight Controls Systems</li> <li>Knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and multi-threading</li> <li>Experience with FPGAs and VHDL or Verilog languages</li> </ul> <p>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. Actual compensation offered will be det ... (truncated, view full listing at source)