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Aerospace Software Certification Engineer

Archer · San Jose, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $207,000 - $259,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Archer's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
93% of Archer's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Archer
high
156 stale, 5 reposted of 158 open
Hiring momentum
226 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

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About this role

As an Aerospace Software Certification Engineer at Archer, you will serve as a Subject Matter Expert for System, Software, and Airborne Electronic Hardware (AEH) Design Assurance processes. Your responsibilities include reviewing and approving lifecycle data, executing design assurance reviews, interfacing with FAA Certification Authorities, and contributing to process improvements to ensure compliance with aerospace standards.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Archer as an employer.

What you need

  • 10+ 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
  • Experience with multiple systems and software/AEH environments and tools
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Experience in fast-paced, demanding work environments

Nice to have

  • Experience with Tool Qualification following DO-330
  • Experience with Model Based Development and Verification following DO-331
  • Experience with DO-326/DO-356 and DO-355
  • Experience with System and Software/AEH developments for an aircraft OEM
  • Experience with FAA Certification Compliance Reviews and regulations

What you get

  • Targeted base pay between $207,000 - $259,000 USD
  • Pay-for-performance culture
  • Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs
  • Visa sponsorship eligibility for certain positions

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • The role requires extensive experience in a highly regulated industry
  • The job description is broad and may include additional responsibilities not specified

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Listed by Archer on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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