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
- Build, lead, and mentor a world-class team with expertise in the development of flight-critical software complying with DO178C.
- Coordinate flight software development, verification, and certification of the aerospace powertrain, including motor control.
- Participate in the definition and documentation of streamlined software development and verification processes supporting certifying safety critical software and complying with DO178C.
- Collaborate with the certification and safety team to develop the Plan for Software Aspects of Certification (PSAC).
- Guide the architecture and design of the software developed in-house to facilitate testing and analysis.
- Take the software through Stages of Involvement (SOI) audits 1 to 4, and meet all DO178C objectives.
- Oversee the qualification of the tools to DO330. Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPI), continuously monitor and improve our processes to ensure compliance, and increase safety and efficiency.
- Foster team collaboration, and promote and support personal development.
Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics or Computer Engineering, Computer Science.
Minimum Experience requirement: Software Engineer, Technical Lead, Software Engineering Manager or related job title in which 120 months of experience in C Programming, Aerospace Software Development (DO-178), Safety Critical Software, Software Development Life Cycle was gained.
Please apply online at: https://www.archer.com/careers. Must put job code SJ2026MA on resume/CV and cover letter.
At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. For this position we are offering $242,873 to $255,016.65 per year. #LI-DNI
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
- 120 months of experience in C programming
- 120 months of experience in aerospace software development involving DO-178
- 120 months of experience in safety-critical software
- 120 months of experience in the software development life cycle
- Experience as a Software Engineer, Technical Lead, Software Engineering Manager, or in a related role
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.
