Staff Engineer, Flight Modeling & Simulation Job at Archer Aviation (San Jose)

Staff Engineer, Flight Controls

Merlin is a venture backed aerospace startup building a non-human pilot to enabl...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

Not provided

Merlin Labs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

15 + years of experience developing control systems for fixed wing aircraft, with demonstrated understanding of fixed wing aircraft dynamics, classical and modern control design / analysis
Experience decomposing systems requirements into high level requirements for both outer loop and inner loop control design
Experience working in Model Based Development and certification of flight control systems, including proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink or another model-based development toolset
Experience designing, implementing, and testing software for real-time systems
Experience developing certified software under RTCA DO-178
BS in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job Responsibility

Design and implement flight controls for our aircraft autonomy system
Write requirements for high level automation functions and low level flight control
Help create and use the simulation tools needed for development and testing including Simulink control law modeling, analysis using MATLAB and Python
Participate in flight testing to verify control law performance on multiple aircraft types
Write, test, and document Simulink control law models according to Merlin’s development standards, and participate in certification activities
Collaborate across Merlin to develop novel, certifiable systems to solve the toughest problems in aviation and autonomy

What we offer

catered lunches
snacks
beverages
health
dental
life
unlimited vacation
401k with match

Fulltime

Staff Software Engineer - Integrated Test

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-ele...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

168000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of experience in simulation software development and systems integration
Bachelor's or higher degree in Aerospace, Software, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Seasoned technical lead for an engineering team
providing guidance in planning and execution
Advanced proficiency in C/C++ and Python
Very experienced in MATLAB/Simulink
Extensive experience developing real-time HIL test infrastructures
Proven ability to develop simulation tools with a focus on usability, modularity, and performance
Expert of communication standards and protocols (RS-422/485, CAN/CAN-FD, ARINC-429, Ethernet, TCP/IP, USB etc…)
Experience prototyping Graphical User Interfaces based on user feedback

Job Responsibility

Architect and lead the team managing Archer’s lab integration environments supporting validation and verification activities, handling quality evaluations, human factor evaluations and test pilot training
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal groups and suppliers to integrate, instrument and maintain configuration of simulation models in a real-time, integrated hardware-in-the-loop environments
Own end-to-end configuration of simulation environments (e.g., SIL, HIL, CeRT, Iron Bird), including data analysis and simulation correlation with flight test data
Develop and optimize simulation pipelines including CI/CD integration for automated deployment, execution, and monitoring
Integrate third-party software/hardware systems into cohesive simulation architectures
Set technical standards, provide mentorship, and foster a collaborative and high-performance engineering culture
Guide the design and build of graphical user interfaces to control the real-time simulation environment
Lead task decomposition, technical planning, and debugging of complex issues across real-time and distributed systems
Influence tool architecture in support of lab configuration and automation

Fulltime

Staff Engineer, GNC

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-ele...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

160000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong knowledge of vehicle dynamics, optimization, and both classical and modern control theory
BS in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field with at least 10 years of relevant experience
MS with at least 8 years of relevant experience
PhD with at least 6 years of relevant experience
Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink

Job Responsibility

Lead teams to design and implement flight control algorithms for electric VTOL aircraft
Work cross functionally to connect GNC requirements with other system requirements
Influence leadership with decisions that are affected by GNC systems
Implement creative solutions to efficiently verify complex systems and software
Build simulations to verify and validate system requirements
Run trade studies to inform aircraft design and system architecture
Work with the Flight Test team to design tests that safely evaluate the vehicle capabilities
Improve the fidelity and capabilities of our vehicle and environment simulation models
Analyze full-scale and subscale flight data to improve our models
Author software requirements and test cases that drive the design of the GNC software

Fulltime

Weapons Systems Safety Engineer

The Sr. Systems Engineer works with our Design team to develop a variety of inno...

Location

United States , Simi Valley

Salary:

150000.00 - 170000.00 USD / Year

ALTEN Technology USA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
8 - 12 years of experience in a systems engineering role (Aerospace systems engineering preferred)
Proficiency with C/C++ and Matlab required
Has managed requirements traceability and evolution through the system development cycle
Provided an effective weekly status of system development progress with requirements burn down
Allocated requirements to subsystem & engineering coordination
Evaluated system performance thresholds and providing direction
Developed instrumented flight test vectors and data acquisition
Provided input for model development and simulation analysis
Strong Matlab skills and is proficient with office software and computer based productivity tools

Job Responsibility

Manage requirements traceability and evolution through the system development cycle
Provide weekly status of system development progress with requirements burn down
Allocate requirements to subsystem & engineering coordination
Evaluate system performance thresholds and providing direction
Work with Senior Staff Engineers in developing instrumented flight test vectors and data acquisition
Provide input for model development and simulation analysis
Review and interpret customer specification effectively
Identifies, analyzes and resolves system design weaknesses. Influences the shaping of future products by contributing to the framework (architecture) used across multiple products or systems
Work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles
Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results

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Staff State Estimation Engineer

Archer is an aerospace company building an all-electric vertical takeoff and lan...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

170000.00 - 215000.00 USD / Year

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

9+ years of experience in the design, implementation, and verification of state estimation algorithms
Master's or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
Proficiency in Simulink/MATLAB for algorithm development and simulation
Experience with sensor fusion from various sources, including INS, GNSS, airspeed sensors, and altimeters
Demonstrated ability to think critically from high-level architecture down to low-level implementation details
Proven track record of developing effective V&V methodologies
Working level knowledge of ARP4754A, DO-178C, and DO-331

Job Responsibility

Architect and design advanced state estimation algorithms for eVTOL aircraft, ensuring safety while considering performance, robustness, and computational efficiency
Implement state estimation algorithms, primarily in Simulink, ensuring adherence to modeling standards and best practices
Integrate state estimation solutions with various hardware components, including air data systems, Inertial Navigation Systems (INS), Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), and other aviation-grade sensors
Synthesize system requirements used to drive design and ensure cross-functional needs are met
Develop and execute creative verification and validation (V&V) strategies for state estimation algorithms, including simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, and flight testing
Develop and refine models to simulate sensors in nominal, degraded operation, and failure scenarios
Analyze and interpret data from simulation, lab testing, and flight testing to identify issues and characterize real-world performance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including control laws, hardware, software, and test engineers, to solve complex aircraft-level problems and ensure seamless integration
Build tools and processes to maximize engineering capability

What we offer

Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity
Reasonable accommodations for job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs

Fulltime

New

Staff Aircraft Software Integration Engineer

We are looking for an experienced engineer to join the Flight Software Aircraft ...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

160000.00 - 204000.00 USD / Year

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Collaborative mindset
Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication
Excellent organizational skills
Passion for learning and problem solving
7+ years of experience working with critical, complex, real-time embedded systems
Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering, Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related degree
Experience with flight controls, avionics, powertrain, or related systems
Experience with software or systems integration and verification testing
Working knowledge of hardware and software integration in a lab environment
Understanding of communication standards and protocols (RS-422/485, CAN, ARINC-429, AFDX, Ethernet, TCP/IP, etc.)

Job Responsibility

Work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop, integrate and test the aircraft flight controls software
Closely work with aircraft systems, verification, flight test, and integration teams
Perform functional and requirement-based testing on a variety of environments, including simulators, software labs, systems labs and aircraft prototypes
Navigate through systems and software requirements, architecture diagrams, Simulink models, C source code files, lab stations configuration files and supplier documents to quickly identify issues and propose integrated solutions
Organize and prioritize work in order to lead other engineers to efficiently solve problems
Manage and disposition problem reports found during test campaigns and interface with the software development team to implement corrective actions
Support aircraft production, ground and flight testing troubleshooting
Develop and continuously improve processes & guidelines to increase safety and efficiency
Participate in planning, design, scheduling, prioritizing, and tracking the project

Fulltime

New

Delivery driver

Looking to make some extra cash in your spare time? Tried the food delivery or ...

Location

United States , Peoria

Salary:

15.00 - 25.00 USD / Hour

IAG GBS

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age & have a valid driver's license
Must have 2 years of driving history
Must have access to an insured vehicle which can be used for delivery
Must pass Motor Vehicle Record Check, meeting company-specific standards -- Driver's License of at least 2 years, 1 year if over 19
A great attitude & an easy smile are required

What we offer

Flexible Hours
Competitive wages
Earn tips daily
Paid mileage
Employee discount on all food items
Advancement opportunities
Paid Training
Offered Health, Dental & Vision Insurance after 60 days of employment (full time)
Voluntary accident coverage/Critical illness coverage (full time)
Flexible Spending Accounts (full time)

Fulltime

New

Delivery Expert

We arguably have the most flexible schedule options of any company in the area. ...

Location

United States , Louisville

Salary:

Not provided

IAG GBS

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age & have a valid driver's license
Must have 2 years of driving history if 18, 1 year driving history if 19+
Must have access to an insured vehicle which can be used for delivery
Must pass Motor Vehicle Record Check (MVR), meeting company-specific standards

What we offer

Flexible Hours
Competitive wages
Earn tips daily
Paid mileage
Employee discount on all food items
Advancement opportunities
Paid Training
Offered Health, Dental & Vision Insurance after 60 days of employment (full time)
Voluntary accident coverage/Critical illness coverage (full time)
Flexible Spending Accounts (full time)

Parttime

Staff Engineer, Flight Modeling & Simulation

Archer Aviation

Location:
United States , San Jose

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
March 10, 2026

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