Archer Controls and Autonomy Platform - Software & Hybrid

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></p></div><p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Architect Autonomy and Control Frameworks:</strong> Lead system architecture development for autonomous flight systems, including Flight Control, Autonomy, and High-Level Task Planning.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>GNC Software Integration:</strong> Design, implement, and integrate C++ product software for guidance, navigation, and control modules. Ensure portability and scalability across diverse aerial platforms, overseeing the transition from algorithmic design to embedded deployment.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Simulation Infrastructure:</strong> Champion the development of simulation and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test infrastructure.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Verification Pipelines:</strong> Develop extensive C++, Python, and MATLAB-based verification infrastructure to automatically validate our software.</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>What You Need</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">5+ years of professional experience in autonomy, robotics systems, or GNC software development</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strong knowledge of control theory, flight dynamics, and embedded systems</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Proven ability to run and analyze SIL and HIL simulations</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strong Linux troubleshooting and systems-level debugging experience</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience debugging software that interfaces with hardware, sensors, networks, or distributed systems</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience writing data processing and visualization tools in C++</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">BS in Aerospace, Electrical, or Computer Engineering; MS or specialized experience in autonomous systems preferred</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Expert proficiency in C++ for real-time embedded software and experience with robotics frameworks (e.g., ROS); familiarity with autopilot integration (e.g., Pixhawk)</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]"><strong>Bonus Qualifications</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience with fielded robotic systems or flight testing small aircraft</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Extensive experience with Simulink and Embedded Coder</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Extensive experience with Unreal Engine or OpenGL</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS)</li> </ul> <h5>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 $144,000 - $180,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.</h5> <h5>Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at <a href="mailto:people@archer.com" target="_blank">people@archer.com</a>. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.</h5> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><hr> <h5><span style="font-weight: 400;">Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's <a href="https://archer.com/legal/personnel-candidate-privacy-policy">Candidate Privacy Policy</a>.</span></h5> <h5><span style="font-weight: 400;">Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.</span></h5> <h5><span style="font-weight: 400;">Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</span></h5> <h5><span style="font-weight: 400;">Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:People@archer.com" target="_blank">People@archer.com</a>. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.</span></h5></div>