Staff Autonomy Software Engineer, Archer
$151.7-189.6k
More information about location
Office located in San Jose, CA
Urban air mobility developer
Open for applications
Urban air mobility developer
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$151.7-189.6k
More information about location
Office located in San Jose, CA
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To accelerate the benefits of sustainable air mobility.
Role
Who you are
- Passion for learning and problem solving
- A general knowledge of or interest in aviation
- Experience with advancing technologies from concept to production
- Degree in engineering or related field
- 7+ years of professional experience in the Aerospace/Automotive industry
- Hands on experience designing, implementing, integrating and validating software for autonomous systems
- Experience with widely used languages like C++, Python, Matlab
- Generalist mindset, with the ability to work cross platform, from bringing up simulations on cloud compute platforms to optimizing software for embedded systems
- Broad knowledge of sensors typically used in autonomous systems (INS, radars, cameras, Lidars, radio positioning systems, etc.)
- Good understanding of computer architecture, embedded software, communication standards and protocols
- A basic understanding of fundamental physics
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
Desirable
- Experience certifying software for aerospace or autonomous vehicles (DO-178C or ISO-26262)
- Experience working on software for Flight Controls, State Estimation or Flight Management Systems
- Excel at working on multiple projects at the same time or wearing multiple hats
What the job involves
- Join a small team of engineers working on Archer’s autonomous future
- Breakdown high level concepts and requirements into achievable tasks
- Develop simulations and technology demonstrators to verify and demonstrate concepts
- Architect, implement and validate software that will be deployed to simulations, drone testbeds and full scale aircrafts
- Work closely with suppliers, partners, regulators and standardization bodies to develop the required components and technologies
- Contribute to evaluating emerging technologies, concepts, and industry trends
Our take
Electric air taxis may sound like a pipedream, but companies like Archer are in the process of testing models that they hope to begin producing at scale in 2025. Designed to be quiet and efficient, its current model can fly at speeds of 150 miles per hour and cover 60 miles per flight. With urban transport in mind, these air taxis are both greener and vastly more efficient than traditional vehicles.
Given the congestion and pollution issues that many cities are facing, it's easy to imagine such transport taking over. It’s also worth noting that although Archer plans to run them with human pilots initially, the company has automation as part of its long-term goals.
Other players exist in this space: EHang, a Chinese firm, flew its first aerial taxi in America in 2020. However, Archer has big backers and customers such as United Airlines (acting both as an investor and launch customer) and manufacturing partner Stellantis with whom it is mass-producing its flagship Midnight eVTOL aircraft.
There's certainly a growing demand for clean transport without sacrificing speed, but many barriers still remain in Archer's way as it must help to initiate a seismic shift in transportation infrastructure and behaviors to reach mass adoption. That being said, it has the funding behind it, raising close to $2 billion in post-IPO funding since 2021.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
44% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Jul 2020
$55.7m
SERIES A
Total funding: $55.7m
Company values
- Transparency - We rely on transparent, direct, and honest communication to achieve our mission in the most productive way possible as one team. We’re all in this together
- Long-term thinking - We are long-term, mission-driven thinkers with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are not afraid to be bold, think creatively, and overcome any obstacles along the way to turning our dream into reality
- Safety - Safety first, always. We are dedicated to ensuring the safety of our employees, future passengers, and the environment by building a high redundancy aircraft with no single point of failure. Through testing, high quality materials, and precision we will never compromise on safety
- Sustainability - We’re dedicated to creating an aircraft that will push the world towards a zero-emissions future. By using advanced technology, electric batteries, and safe materials, the environment and health of our communities always comes first
- Celebration - Most importantly, we celebrate together. From team events to test flights and everything in between, we know how to have fun
Company HQ
Tasman and Zanker, San Jose, CA
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Leadership
Adam Goldstein
(CEO)Started their career in financial services, before co-founding Vettery, a talent marketplace, in 2012. Founded Archer in 2018.
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