Sobre este puesto de Software Integration Engineer en Archer
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
