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.
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Note: This role must be based onsite in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
What you'll do:
- Own the communication layer, including command-and-telemetry links and multi-platform mesh networking
- Develop and integrate resilient, long-range wireless communication links
- Integrate mesh radio systems into the onboard software stack
- Design and validate IP networking architectures for multi-platform communication
- Integrate MAVLink/telemetry links between platforms and ground systems
- Collaborate with hardware, integration, and test teams to validate communication performance in the field
What you need:
- Background in RF/communications engineering or networking-focused software engineering
- Experience with mesh radios (e.g., Silvus, Doodle Labs, Microhard)
- Experience with IP networking
- Experience with MAVLink or similar telemetry protocols
- Experience with embedded Linux systems
Bonus Qualifications:
- Long-range/beyond-line-of-sight communication experience
- Experience fielding communication systems for field-deployed platforms
- Background in subscale aircraft or robotics communications architectures
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. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $140,000 - $260,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Skills Required
- Background in RF or communications engineering or networking-focused software engineering
- Experience with mesh radios (Silvus, Doodle Labs, Microhard)
- Experience with IP networking
- Experience with MAVLink or similar telemetry protocols
- Experience with embedded Linux systems
- Must be based onsite in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available
- Long-range/beyond-line-of-sight communication experience
- Experience fielding communication systems for field-deployed platforms
- Background in subscale aircraft or robotics communications architectures
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.
