Principal Aerospace Software Certification Engineer

Archer

Principal Aerospace Software Certification Engineer at Archer overseeing design assurance for aerospace standards. Act as a Subject Matter Expert in Systems, Software, AEH, and Cybersecurity processes.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $245,000 - $310,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all aspects of System, Software, Airborne Electronic Hardware (AEH) and Cybersecurity Design Assurance processes for Archer internal development and for Suppliers.
Review and approve Software/AEH life-cycle data for Archer internal development and for Suppliers as company DER, if delegated.
Execute System Design Assurance Reviews for Archer internal system development according to the established system processes and tools for compliance with ARP4754A/ARP4761 and support the Certification Authorities reviews for ARP4754A.
Execute Supplier Oversight and Design Assurance Company Reviews as SME for Systems, Software and AEH developments according to Archer established process for compliance with ARP4754A/ARP4761, DO-178C and supplements, DO-254 and other certification regulations.
Support the approval of Cybersecurity processes with the Certification Authorities for Archer products.
Support the generation and independent reviews of Archer System, Software/AEH and Cybersecurity development and verification processes, as needed.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Archer System, Software and AEH processes, with focus on compliance with ARP4754A/ARP4761, DO-254 DO-178C and supplements.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of experience in System and Software/AEH Design Assurance activities for aerospace standards.
At least a BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
Experience with full lifecycle safety critical systems, software/AEH complying with design assurance standards like ARP4754A/B, ARP4761, DO-254 and DO-178C with supplements.
SW/AEH DER authorization for Part 23 DAL B.
Experience with multiple systems and software/AEH environments and tools.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Experience in fast-paced, demanding work environments.
Experience with agile/lean methodologies.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

System Design AssuranceSoftware Design AssuranceAirborne Electronic Hardware (AEH)Cybersecurity Design AssuranceARP4754AARP4761DO-178CDO-254Safety Critical SystemsFull Lifecycle Development

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsProblem SolvingAttention to DetailCollaborationAdaptabilityTime ManagementContinuous Improvement

Certifications

BS in Electrical EngineeringBS in Computer EngineeringBS in Computer ScienceSW/AEH DER AuthorizationPart 23 DAL B Certification