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.
Note: This role must be based onsite in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
What you'll do:
- Integrate the onboard software stack onto flight hardware, including flight controllers and companion compute
- Own ground-control software and the operator interface, supporting single-operator, multi-platform operation
- Plan and execute test campaigns end-to-end, including test cards, instrumentation, and safety/site coordination
- Perform post-test data analysis to gate program milestones
- Own the overall operator experience of the system, from ground control to in-field operation
- Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, perception, navigation, and autonomy team
What you need:
- Background in robotics or systems software engineering
- Experience with ROS 2 and Linux-based systems
- Experience with MAVLink and PX4/ArduPilot
- Experience with ground control station (GCS) or human-machine interface (HMI) development
- Hands-on test experience with small aircraft or robotic platforms, including data analysis using
- Python or MATLAB
Bonus Qualifications:
- Part 107 certification or airspace-authorization experience
- Front-end development experience for operator interfaces
- Experience supporting field test operations
Skills Required
- Background in robotics or systems software engineering
- Experience with ROS 2
- Experience with Linux-based systems
- Experience with MAVLink
- Experience with PX4 or ArduPilot
- Experience with ground control station (GCS) or human-machine interface (HMI) development
- Hands-on test experience with small aircraft or robotic platforms
- Data analysis using Python or MATLAB
- Must be based onsite in the United States
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
- Part 107 certification or airspace-authorization experience
- Front-end development experience for operator interfaces
- Experience supporting field test operations
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.
