Simulation Software Engineer - San Jose, United States - Archer Aviation

Description

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 hardware and simulation models in a real-time, integrated hardware-in-the-loop environment.
• Build simulation models of systems and integrate them into the overall framework.
• Design and build graphical user interfaces to control the real-time simulation environment.
• Assist in the execution of test plans and test automation.

What you need:

• 3+ years of experience in a related field.
• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Experience building and developing for a COTS HIL platform (NI, dSPACE, etc)
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and Python.
• Experience developing models of physical systems based on requirements.
• Solid understanding of communication standards and protocols (RS-422/485, CAN/CAN-FD, ARINC-429, Ethernet, TCP/IP, USB etc...)
• Experience prototyping Graphical User Interfaces based on user feedback.
• Solid understanding of standard software development tools:
• Continuous integration - TeamCity / Jenkins / Artifactory
• Version control - SVN / Git / Bitbucket
• Issue tracking - Jira / Zendesk / MantisBT
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Bonus qualifications

• Experience developing real-time software for a Hardware-in-the-Loop aircraft simulator.
• Proficiency in the NI software suite (LabVIEW, VeriStand).
• Experience automating and executing test plans.
• Familiarity with fault injection methodologies.
• Proficiency in C\C++ or other low-level languages.
• Experience with model based development using Matlab/Simulink.
• 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.

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 $148,000 - $190,000. 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 Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.