Lead Embedded Application Software Architect

Supernal is at the forefront of creating emerging mobility solutions that will foster the development of human-centered cities. We are designing a completely new electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft tailored to the mobility needs of future cities. This allows passengers a seamless intermodal journey that safely transports them to their final destination. We fuse research in autonomy, robotics, aviation and services to define a new category of mobility for the world’s communities. We believe in creative thinking and collaboration to help build a better mobility experience for everyone, improving people’s ability to move – whether for work or play.

What we do:

The Lead Embedded Application Software Architect is responsible for the architecture of the application software for our production vehicle. This role collaborates with engineering departments to come up with an electrical hardware architecture for the vehicle and design the software architecture hosted on this hardware architecture and considers factors such as certifiability and future performance upgrades and begins the implementation of this software.

Supernal provides an inviting open-space workplace designed to foster collaboration, which aligns with one of our core values. This position is required to work on-site 5 days a week.

What you can do:

• Design the software architecture for our vehicle
• Manage and contribute to the technical implementation of the avionics application architecture by the software team
• Design and implement guidelines/procedures for the development of embedded safety-critical avionics application functions
• Develop requirements for the embedded software applications that are compliant with the application architecture
• Develop embedded avionics applications to the requirements
• Assist in building a lab for the testing and integration of the avionics applications and systems
• Work directly with simulated, laboratory, and field test data to debug the software
• Interview candidates for the software team
• Produce documentation in support of avionics systems certification to required standards
• Partner with PMO organization to execute build plan
• May require up to 10% of domestic and international travel
• Other duties as assigned

What you can contribute:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other related fields required; Master’s preferred
• Minimum of ten (10) years industry experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered)
• Experience in avionics software, either military or civilian
• Experience with modeling tools (Matlab/Simulink or SCADE Suite)
• Experience in building/using an integration test lab for avionics testing/qualification
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive delivery of communication and follow up
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must have the ability to independently prioritize and accomplish work within time constraints
• Proficiency with Excel VLOOKUP, pivot tables, MS Office Suite

You may also be able to contribute:

• Experience with civilian aircraft development processes (ARP-4754, ARP-4761, DO-178C, DO-254) preferred
• Experience with display generation tools (any of iData, VapsXT, SCADE Display, GL Studio) preferred

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category or class protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation at: ta-support@supernal.aero

This position may include access to certain technology and/or software source code subject to U.S. export controls laws and regulations. If an export authorization from an applicable US regulatory agency is required in connection with your employment, your employment is contingent upon Supernal’s receipt of such regulatory authorization(s) and your continued compliance with all conditions and limitations pursuant to such authorization(s).