Staff IT Systems Engineer

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 152,100 - 190,100; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in San Jose, California is seeking a Staff IT Systems Engineer. This position focuses on delivering a world-class technology experience and ensuring operational excellence across core IT services. Candidates should have a B.S. in Computer Science and 3+ years of IT experience, particularly with Windows operating systems, identity management, and endpoint management. The role offers a competitive salary range of $152,100 to $190,100 with a focus on cultivating an equitable workplace.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant IT experience.
• Experience building and scaling IT systems in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep knowledge of Windows operating systems and system administration.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to roadmaps and capacity plans for IT services.
• Administer and ensure the reliability of core IT infrastructure.
• Contribute to systems architecture decisions.

Skills

identity management (Okta/Entra)

endpoint management tools

Windows operating systems

communication skills

prioritization

stakeholder management

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or related IT / Engineering discipline

Tools

Google Workspace

Slack

Zoom

Miro

Notion

Atlassian

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.

We are seeking a highly experienced Staff IT Systems Engineer to support our Systems Engineering, Endpoint Engineering, and Digital Workplace functions. This role is responsible for delivering a world‑class technology experience to our employees, ensuring operational excellence across our core IT services, and driving the evolution of our digital workplace strategy as the company scales.

What You’ll Do

• Strategy & Planning: Contribute to roadmaps, OKRs, and capacity plans for each pillar, including EUS, Systems, Endpoint, and Digital Workplace.
• Infrastructure Management: Administer and ensure the reliability of core IT infrastructure hardware and systems, such as VDI, identity, collaboration, SaaS platforms, directory services, and authentication.
• Architecture & Design: Contribute to systems architecture decisions and ensure scalable, secure configurations.
• Endpoint Strategy: Execute the device management across macOS, Windows, and mobile platforms.
• Collaboration Tools: Administer and support tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Miro, Notion, and Atlassian.
• Governance & Compliance: Support the implementation of IT governance, risk management, and compliance strategies.
• Automation & Integration: Drive integration, automation, and tool governance to reduce friction across teams.
• Cross‑Functional Partnership: Partner with Security, Engineering, and Facilities to ensure a secure and productive environment.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Education: B.S. in Computer Science or related IT / Engineering discipline
• Experience: 3+ years of relevant IT experience.
• Technical Skills: Hands‑on familiarity with identity management (Okta/Entra), endpoint management tools, and core SaaS systems.
• Scaling: Experience building and scaling IT systems in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment.
• Windows Expertise: Deep knowledge of Windows operating systems and system administration, including deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting. Windows certifications are a plus.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in engineering‑driven, hybrid, or multi‑site organizations.
• Experience supporting executive teams or high‑velocity engineering organizations.
• Strong understanding of automation, workflow orchestration, and operational tooling.
• Exposure to compliance frameworks such as SOC2, FedRAMP, CMMC, or ISO 27001.

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possesses 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 $152,100 – $190,100. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is a proud 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.

Archer is committed to 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.

Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.