Software Integration and Operations, Archer
5 days a week in office (San Jose, CA)
Electric air taxis
Open for applications
Electric air taxis
1001+ employees
Open for applications
5 days a week in office (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
- Proven leadership experience managing technical teams in a complex, fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with ability to influence at all organizational levels
- Strategic thinking with strong organizational and program management capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to build teams, processes, and organizational capabilities from the ground up
- 12+ years of experience working with critical, complex, real-time embedded systems, with at least 5+ years in a leadership role
- Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering, Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree (Master's preferred)
- Deep technical expertise in flight controls, avionics, powertrain, or related aerospace systems
- Extensive experience with systems verification and validation methodologies
- Strong technical foundation in hardware and software integration in laboratory and flight test environments
- Expert knowledge of communication standards and protocols (RS-422/485, CAN, ARINC-429, AFDX, Ethernet, TCP/IP, etc.)
- Experience with debuggers and lab instruments such as oscilloscopes and bus analyzers
- Technical proficiency with C language, MATLAB/Simulink, and scripting languages (bash, Python)
- Must be on-site at Archer San Jose, CA office with ability to travel to Salinas, CA and other locations as needed
Desirable
- Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in relevant engineering discipline
- Experience leading software development and integration programs in aerospace or automotive industries
- Direct experience with DO-178C and ARP4754 certification processes to DAL A/B levels
- Knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS), multi-threading, and safety-critical software architectures
- Experience with FPGAs and VHDL or Verilog languagesTrack record of building and scaling technical organizationsExperience with tools development, CI/CD pipelines, and test automation infrastructure
What the job involves
- We are looking for an experienced leader to join the Flight Software Team at Archer to lead the integration of Archer's safety critical software systems including avionics, batteries, engines, and actuators
- You will build and lead a high-performing team while establishing the strategic vision and operational excellence required to deliver safe, certifiable aircraft software systems
- You'll lead and grow a multi-disciplinary team responsible for software integration, testing, process, and overall operations
- Define and execute the strategic roadmap for software integration and operations across the aircraft development lifecycle
- Partner with aircraft systems, verification, flight test, and integration leadership to align priorities and drive program success
- Establish testing strategies and infrastructure across multiple environments, including simulators, software labs, systems labs, and aircraft prototypes
- Drive root cause analysis and resolution of complex, system-level integration issues by leveraging requirements, architecture diagrams, Simulink models, C source code, and supplier documentation
- Build and manage processes for problem report disposition, coordinating with software development teams to implement corrective actions and preventive measures
- Provide technical leadership and oversight for aircraft production, ground testing, and flight testing operations
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve processes, tools, and guidelines to increase safety, quality, and team efficiency
- Lead program planning, including resource allocation, scheduling, risk management, and cross-functional coordination
- Mentor and develop engineers, fostering technical excellence and career growth within the team
- Interface with executive leadership, regulatory agencies, and external partners on technical matters and program status
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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