<div><p>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.</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><div><strong>About the Role:</strong><br>We are looking for a Senior SW engineer experienced in simulation environments and tools for our integrated test organization that is at the center of the validation and verification activities for Archer's VTOL aircraft. It's high-ownership, high-visibility work that directly enables our path to certification and commercial operations.<br><br><strong>What you'll do:</strong></div><ul><li>Design and build simulation environments for integrated labs, HILs and SW benches used in aircraft validation and verification</li><li>Own the tools and interfaces for the labs, optimizing workflows and ensuring configuration management and traceability that supports certification and regulatory requirements</li><li>Integrate third-party software and hardware systems into simulation architectures, collaborating closely with internal teams and suppliers</li><li>Develop and optimize simulation pipelines with CI/CD integration for automated deployment, execution, and monitoring</li><li>Contribute to technical standards, provide guidance to other engineers, and help drive resolution of complex issues across labs</li></ul><div><strong>What you need:</strong></div><ul><li>3+ years of experience in building and maintaining HW-in-the-loop test simulation environments and associated SW tools</li><li>Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace, Software, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field</li><li>Strong C/C++ and Python skills</li><li>Experience with MATLAB/Simulink in a real-time simulation environment</li><li>Strong command of communication protocols: RS-422/485, CAN/CAN-FD, ARINC-429, Ethernet/TCP-IP</li><li>Hands-on experience with CI/CD tooling (GitHub Actions, Jenkins) and agile workflows</li><li>Strong problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and trouble-shooting skills</li></ul><div><strong>Nice To Have:</strong></div><ul><li>Experience in aerospace, spacecraft, or autonomous vehicles</li><li>Proficiency in the NI software suite (LabVIEW, VeriStand)</li><li>Experience in real-time OS development</li><li>Familiarity with FAA frameworks and DO-178 standards</li><li>Startup or fast-paced aerospace development experience</li></ul><p>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 $140,000 - $180,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.</p><div><hr><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><span style="font-weight:400;">Certain positions may be eligible for visa sponsorship.</span><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><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 <a href="mailto:People@archer.com">People@archer.com</a>. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.</span></div>

<p>Archer is designing and developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for use in urban air mobility networks. Archer&rsquo;s mission is to unlock the skies, freeing everyone to reimagine how they move and spend time. Archer's team is based in Santa Clara, CA. To learn more, visit www.archer.com.</p>

Senior Software Engineer - Integrated Test

<div><p>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.</p><p><span>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><div><strong>About the Role:</strong><br />We are looking for a Senior SW engineer experienced in simulation environments and tools for our integrated test organization that is at the center of the validation and verification activities for Archer's VTOL aircraft. It's high-ownership, high-visibility work that directly enables our path to certification and commercial operations.<br /><br /><strong>What you'll do:</strong></div><ul><li>Design and build simulation environments for integrated labs, HILs and SW benches used in aircraft validation and verification</li><li>Own the tools and interfaces for the labs, optimizing workflows and ensuring configuration management and traceability that supports certification and regulatory requirements</li><li>Integrate third-party software and hardware systems into simulation architectures, collaborating closely with internal teams and suppliers</li><li>Develop and optimize simulation pipelines with CI/CD integration for automated deployment, execution, and monitoring</li><li>Contribute to technical standards, provide guidance to other engineers, and help drive resolution of complex issues across labs</li></ul><div><strong>What you need:</strong></div><ul><li>3+ years of experience in building and maintaining HW-in-the-loop test simulation environments and associated SW tools</li><li>Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace, Software, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field</li><li>Strong C/C++ and Python skills</li><li>Experience with MATLAB/Simulink in a real-time simulation environment</li><li>Strong command of communication protocols: RS-422/485, CAN/CAN-FD, ARINC-429, Ethernet/TCP-IP</li><li>Hands-on experience with CI/CD tooling (GitHub Actions, Jenkins) and agile workflows</li><li>Strong problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and trouble-shooting skills</li></ul><div><strong>Nice To Have:</strong></div><ul><li>Experience in aerospace, spacecraft, or autonomous vehicles</li><li>Proficiency in the NI software suite (LabVIEW, VeriStand)</li><li>Experience in real-time OS development</li><li>Familiarity with FAA frameworks and DO-178 standards</li><li>Startup or fast-paced aerospace development experience</li></ul><p>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 $140,000 - $180,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.</p><div><hr /><span>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><span>Certain positions may be eligible for visa sponsorship.</span><span>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><span>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 <a href="mailto:People@archer.com">People@archer.com</a>. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.</span></div>

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