Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, 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 while producing minimal noise.
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.
What You'll Do
- Architect Autonomy and Control Frameworks: Lead system architecture development for autonomous flight systems, including Flight Control, Autonomy, and High-Level Task Planning.
- GNC Software Integration: Design, implement, and integrate C++ product software for guidance, navigation, and control modules. Ensure portability and scalability across diverse aerial platforms, overseeing the transition from algorithmic design to embedded deployment.
- Simulation Infrastructure: Champion the development of simulation and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test infrastructure.
- Verification Pipelines: Develop extensive C++, Python, and MATLAB-based verification infrastructure to automatically validate our software.
What You Need
- 5+ years of professional experience in autonomy, robotics systems, or GNC software development
- Strong knowledge of control theory, flight dynamics, and embedded systems
- Proven ability to run and analyze SIL and HIL simulations
- Strong Linux troubleshooting and systems-level debugging experience
- Experience debugging software that interfaces with hardware, sensors, networks, or distributed systems
- Experience writing data processing and visualization tools in C++
- BS in Aerospace, Electrical, or Computer Engineering; MS or specialized experience in autonomous systems preferred
- Expert proficiency in C++ for real-time embedded software and experience with robotics frameworks (e.g., ROS); familiarity with autopilot integration (e.g., Pixhawk)
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with fielded robotic systems or flight testing small aircraft
- Extensive experience with Simulink and Embedded Coder
- Extensive experience with Unreal Engine or OpenGL
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS)
Skills Required
- 5+ years of professional experience in autonomy, robotics systems, or GNC software development
- Strong knowledge of control theory, flight dynamics, and embedded systems
- Proven ability to run and analyze SIL and HIL simulations
- Strong Linux troubleshooting and systems-level debugging experience
- Experience debugging software that interfaces with hardware, sensors, networks, or distributed systems
- Experience writing data processing and visualization tools in C++
- BS in Aerospace, Electrical, or Computer Engineering
- MS or specialized experience in autonomous systems
- Expert proficiency in C++ for real-time embedded software
- Experience with robotics frameworks (e.g., ROS)
- Familiarity with autopilot integration (e.g., Pixhawk)
Archer Aviation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Archer Aviation and has not been reviewed or approved by Archer Aviation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision, alongside HSA/FSA options and an Employee Assistance Program, forming a comprehensive base. Wellness activities and company-sponsored outings are additionally referenced.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes generous PTO, paid sick days, and paid holidays, with unlimited PTO noted for exempt employees. This breadth provides above-average flexibility for a hardware-focused environment.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership opportunities include company equity, performance bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a purchase discount. Equity is used to keep packages competitive in high-demand roles, creating meaningful upside potential.
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What We Do
Archer is an aerospace company building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft focused on improving mobility in cities. The company's mission is to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. Archer is designing, manufacturing, and operating a fully electric aircraft that can carry four passengers for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150mph while producing minimal noise. Archer's team is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
