Sr. Software Integration Engineer

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer is seeking a robotics/system software engineer to integrate onboard software with flight hardware and lead the operator interface for an advanced air mobility platform. The role requires hands-on test experience with small aircraft or robotic platforms and proficiency in Python or MATLAB.

The position is onsite in the United States and offers a base pay range of $140,000–$260,000, with visa sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Robotics background

ROS 2

Linux-based systems

MAVLink

PX4/ArduPilot

GCS/HMI development

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform that delivers air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems ("UAS"), aviation-related physical artificial intelligence ("AI") solutions, and other technologies to customers worldwide across the commercial aerospace and defense sectors.

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 [e-mail]. 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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Certain positions may be eligible for visa sponsorship.

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