Staff Software Engineer

Staff Software Engineer - Integrated Test

Archer Aviation

Location:
United States , San Jose

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

168000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

Save Job

Apply Position

Job Description:

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.

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

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
Knowledgeable with software engineering practices including CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Jenkins), test-driven development, and agile methodologies
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
Comfortable working in cross-disciplinary teams and mentoring junior engineers
Comfortable leading Agile/SCRUM methodologies and tools throughout the organization
Familiarity with Tool Qualification Levels TQL

Nice to have:

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.e. plugins, logical devices, custom devices) for real-time OS
Background in simulation infrastructure for VTOL, rotorcraft, or autonomous vehicles
Understanding of control theory, GNC algorithms, and physics-based modeling
Hands-on experience with HIL/SIL test rigs, hardware communication protocols, and test instrumentation
Exposure to regulatory frameworks (FAA, DoD, NASA) and test certification environments
Startup or fast-paced development experience is a plus
Experience automating and executing test plans
Experience with DO-178 and other aviation standards
Familiarity with fault injection methodologies
Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and protocol analyzers

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

Archer Aviation - All Job Offers

Job Link Share: