Staff Software Engineer - Integrated Test

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Overview

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.

Requirements Summary

Experience with aerospace, spacecraft, or robotics systems—including modeling of flight dynamics, sensor-actuator loops, or avionics. Proficiency in the NI software suite (LabVIEW, VeriStand). Experience developing and troubleshooting custom code (i.

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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.

About the Role

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We are looking for a 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.

Responsibilities

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→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 above labs for 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
→Set technical standards, mentor other engineers, lead work breakdowns and planning, and drive resolution of complex issues across labs

Requirements

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8+ 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
Comfortable with planning, execution, and technical mentorship of teammates
Strong problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and trouble-shooting skills

Nice to Have

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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

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $170,000 - $215,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.