About the job
At Archer Aviation, we are pioneering the future of air mobility from our headquarters in San Jose, California. Our innovative aerospace company is focused on developing an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, designed to revolutionize sustainable transport. With a commitment to minimal noise and maximum efficiency, our aircraft will comfortably carry four passengers while minimizing its environmental impact.
We believe that tackling challenging problems requires a diverse range of perspectives. Thus, we foster an inclusive workplace culture that values and celebrates the unique backgrounds of our team members, driving us toward collective success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a Cybersecurity Engineer on a high-performing team, ensuring the security of embedded safety-critical flight systems, software, and hardware in compliance with industry standards such as RTCA DO-326B, DO-355A, DO-356A, ISO 27001, and ASTM F3532-22.
- Contribute to the definition and documentation of comprehensive cybersecurity plans, focusing on security certification, risk management, and continued airworthiness.
- Conduct in-depth cybersecurity assessments including data flow analysis, threat scenario development, and preliminary security risk assessments.
- Assist in defining the security architecture at the aircraft level and for ground-based systems, including PKI infrastructure.
- Validate layered security architectures and assess the effectiveness of security controls with relevant metrics.
- Oversee cybersecurity initiatives at the system level across various components such as software platforms, flight controls, battery management, and navigation systems.
- Verify cybersecurity requirements through analytical methods and Blue Team testing, while managing Red Team testing efforts.
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity documentation, processes, and policies, including supplier audits.
- Interface with certification authorities to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards.
- Contribute to a collaborative environment, sharing knowledge and insights with team members.

