Software Integration Engineer

Archer is an aerospace and defense company headquartered in San Jose, California, building the aircraft and technology that will define the next era of flight. The company works across air taxis, UAS, AI and powertrain development - building real-world systems that combine software intelligence with physical hardware. That includes Midnight, Archer's all-electric air taxi; Halo, an autonomous vertical takeoff and landing aircraft built for both commercial and defense use; and ZEE, Archer's AI foundation model built specifically for aviation. We're seeking exceptional engineers, operators and builders to join us on our mission to build the future of aerospace and defense.

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.

Note: This role must be based onsite in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

What you'll do:

• Integrate the onboard software stack onto flight hardware, including flight controllers and companion compute
• Own ground-control software and the operator interface, supporting single-operator, multi-platform operation
• Plan and execute test campaigns end-to-end, including test cards, instrumentation, and safety/site coordination
• Perform post-test data analysis to gate program milestones
• Own the overall operator experience of the system, from ground control to in-field operation
• Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware, perception, navigation, and autonomy team

What you need:

• Background in robotics or systems software engineering
• Experience with ROS 2 and Linux-based systems
• Experience with MAVLink and PX4/ArduPilot
• Experience with ground control station (GCS) or human-machine interface (HMI) development
• Hands-on test experience with small aircraft or robotic platforms, including data analysis using
• Python or MATLAB

Bonus Qualifications:

• Part 107 certification or airspace-authorization experience
• Front-end development experience for operator interfaces
• Experience supporting field test operations

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 View email address on click.appcast.io. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $140,000 - $260,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
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.
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