Sr. Simulation Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Archer is an aerospace company based in Palo Alto, 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 for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph while producing minimal noise.&nbsp;</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><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">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</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Work with internal groups and suppliers to integrate, instrument and maintain configuration of aircraft simulation models in the real-time simulation environment</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Maintain and improve the existing simulation framework that integrates the desktop simulation into a real-time environment</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Build software bridges between real-time simulation instrumentation and desktop simulation analysis tools</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Design and build graphical user interfaces to control the real-time simulation environment</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Write drivers to integrate novel hardware using non-standard communication protocols</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Assist in the execution of test plans and test automation</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>What You Need</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">4+ years of experience in a related field</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Demonstrated ability to architect large scale software following good design practices</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Proficiency in C/C++</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Mastery of build systems (cmake or similar) and good understanding of standard software development tools:</span> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Continuous integration - TeamCity / Jenkins / Artifactory</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Version control - SVN / Git / Bitbucket</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Issue tracking - Jira / Zendesk / MantisBT</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience prototyping Graphical User Interfaces.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Deep understanding of communication standards and protocols (RS-422/485, CAN, ARINC-429, AFDX, Ethernet, TCP/IP, USB etc…)</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Excellent organizational and communication skills.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience developing real-time software for a Hardware-in-the-Loop aircraft simulator</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience with model based development using Matlab/Simulink</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and protocol analyzers</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience with Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR) or multi-projector technologies</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience with Agile/SCRUM methodologies and tools</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience supporting FHA evaluations</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Familiarity with or a passion for aviation</span></li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><h5><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></h5></div>