Senior Software Engineer, Archer
Tools
$134-167k
More information about location
Office located in San Jose, CA
Electric air taxis
Job no longer available
Electric air taxis
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$134-167k
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
- 5+ years of experience in a related field
- BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
- Proficiency in Python or C++
- Experience with Matlab
- Experience in developing and maintaining relational databases
- Experience developing enterprise level applications
- Experience gathering user requirements and developing design diagrams, user documentations, and project plans for developing software
- Experience prototyping Graphical User Interfaces based on user feedback
- Solid understanding of standard software development tools:
- Continuous integration - TeamCity / Artifactory
- Version control - Git / Bitbucket
- Issue tracking - Jira
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Familiarity with fault injection methodologies
Desirable
- Experience developing real-time software for a Hardware-in-the-Loop aircraft simulator
- Experience building and developing for a COTS HIL platform (dSPACE, NI, ADI, etc)
- Proficiency in the National Instruments (NI) software suite
- Solid understanding of communication standards and protocols (RS-422/485, CAN, ARINC-429, AFDX, Ethernet, TCP/IP, USB etc…)
- Experience automating and executing test plans
- Proficiency in C\C++ or other low-level languages
- Proficiency and MATLAB/Simulink
- Experience with model based development using Matlab/Simulink
- Experience with Agile/SCRUM methodologies and tools
- Familiarity with or a passion for aviation
What the job involves
- Support the development and maintenance of Archer’s high fidelity aircraft simulators which facilitate validation and verification activities, handling quality evaluations, human factor evaluations and the overall aircraft development process
- Work with internal groups to design and build tools that consolidate data from multiple sources for lab configuration and hardware integration purposes
- Design, build, maintain and improve existing CI/CD infrastructure to support end-to-end automation of lab software
- Work with internal groups to create test automation functionality in support of aircraft certification testing
- Design and build graphical user interfaces to control the real-time simulation environment
- Assist in the execution of test plans and test automation
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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