Systems Integration Lead, Archer
Flight Controls Software
$163.2-204k
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Office located in San Jose, CA
Electric air taxis
Job no longer available
Electric air taxis
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$163.2-204k
More information about location
Office located in San Jose, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To unlock the skies, freeing everyone to reimagine how they move and spend time.
Role
Who you are
- Collaborative mindset
- Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication
- Excellent organizational skills
- Passion for learning and problem solving
- 10+ years of experience working with critical, complex, real-time embedded systems
- Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering, Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree
- Experience with fight controls, avionics, powertrain, or related systems
- Experience with systems verification
- Working knowledge of hardware and software integration in a lab environment
- Understanding of communication standards and protocols (RS-422/485, CAN, ARINC-429, AFDX, Ethernet, TCP/IP, etc.)
- Familiarity with debuggers and lab instruments such as oscilloscopes and bus analyzers
- Proficiency with C language
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink
- Fluency with widely used scripting languages like bash and Python
Desirable
- Experience with tools development and automation
- Familiarity with safety standards like DO-178C and ARP4754 to high criticality levels
- Knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and multi-threading
- Experience with FPGAs and VHDL or Verilog languages
What the job involves
- We are looking for an experienced engineer to join the Flight Controls Software Team at Archer
- This role has a strong focus on the integration of the Archer’s fault tolerant flight controls computer with the other aircraft systems, such as avionics, batteries, engines and surface actuators
- Work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop, integrate and test the aircraft flight controls software
- Closely work with aircraft systems, verification, flight test, and integration teams
- Perform functional and requirement-based testing on a variety of environments, including simulators, software labs, systems labs and aircraft prototypes
- Navigate through systems and software requirements, architecture diagrams, Simulink models, C source code files, lab stations configuration files and supplier documents to quickly identify issues and propose integrated solutions
- Organize and prioritize work in order to lead other engineers to efficiently solve problems
- Manage and disposition problem reports found during test campaigns and interface with the software development team to implement corrective actions
- Support aircraft production, ground and flight testing troubleshooting
- Develop and continuously improve processes & guidelines to increase safety and efficiency
- Participate in planning, design, scheduling, prioritizing, and tracking the project
Our take
With traffic, noise, and emissions becoming major challenges for urban life, Archer is building electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircrafts, led by its flagship model, Midnight, offering a cleaner, quieter alternative to traditional short-haul travel. The idea is simple: replace long car rides with quick, sustainable fluights that lift off vertically, fly over the gridlock, and help reduce urban pollution. It's a bold shift in transportation, but one that could meaningfully change how we navigate cities in the years ahead.
Midnight is designed to make these short flights practical, safe, and efficient. Its electric powertrain significantly reduce noise and emissions compared to helicopters (one of the biggest barriers to adopting urban air mobility at scale). However, eVTOLs face hurdles before becoming an everyday reality, including regulatory approvals, infrastructure build-out, and the operational testing needed to prove long-term safety and reliability. Archer is addressing these challenges with major manufacturing investment, deep engineering partnerships, and ongoing flight testing in the US and abroad.
Even with these barriers, Archer has been moving from success to success. The company is set to be the official air taxi provider for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. And its recent acquisition of Hawthorne Airport in LA will serve as both a launch site and an innovation hub for next-generation, AI-powered aviation operations. On the commercial side, Archer's partnerships with United Airlines and its growing international presence signal strong industry confidence. COmbines with newly expanded funding and successful long-range flight tests, Archer sure is a promising player in eVTOl aviation.
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 HQ
Tasman and Zanker, San Jose, CA
Leadership
Adam Goldstein
(Founder & CEO)Began their career in Financial Services, before co-founding Vettery, a talent marketplace, in 2012. Founded Archer in 2018.
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