Senior Software Engineer, Archer
Integrated Test
$140-180k
More information about location
Office located in San Jose, CA
Electric air taxis
Posted today
Electric air taxis
1001+ employees
Posted today
$140-180k
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
- 3+ years of experience in building and maintaining HW-in-the-loop test simulation environments and associated SW tools
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace, Software, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Strong C/C++ and Python skills
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink in a real-time simulation environment
- Strong command of communication protocols: RS-422/485, CAN/CAN-FD, ARINC-429, Ethernet/TCP-IP
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tooling (GitHub Actions, Jenkins) and agile workflows
- Strong problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and trouble-shooting skills
Desirable
- Experience in aerospace, spacecraft, or autonomous vehicles
- Proficiency in the NI software suite (LabVIEW, VeriStand)
- Experience in real-time OS development
- Familiarity with FAA frameworks and DO-178 standards
- Startup or fast-paced aerospace development experience
What the job involves
- 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
- We are looking for a Senior SW engineer experienced in simulation environments and tools for our integrated test organization that is at the center of the validation and verification activities for Archer's VTOL aircraft. It's high-ownership, high-visibility work that directly enables our path to certification and commercial operations
- Design and build simulation environments for integrated labs, HILs and SW benches used in aircraft validation and verification
- Own the tools and interfaces for the labs, optimizing workflows and ensuring configuration management and traceability that supports certification and regulatory requirements
- Integrate third-party software and hardware systems into simulation architectures, collaborating closely with internal teams and suppliers
- Develop and optimize simulation pipelines with CI/CD integration for automated deployment, execution, and monitoring
- Contribute to technical standards, provide guidance to other engineers, and help drive resolution of complex issues across labs
Our take
With traffic, noise, and emissions becoming major challenges for urban life, Archer is building electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, 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 flights 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 reduces 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. Combined 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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