<div>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.</div>What you’ll do:As a Systems Engineer focused on aircraft-level integration, you will work across multiple technical domains to identify, track, and resolve issues that span multiple systems and disciplines. You will play a key role in ensuring the definition, implementation and verification of integrated functions, defining each system’s responsibility to fulfill the function and their interfaces.You will:<ul><li>Lead or support aircraft-level systems engineering activities that cut across electric propulsion, avionics, flight controls, high voltage, structures, and other systems.</li><li>Identify, analyze, and drive resolution of cross-system integration issues and aircraft-level risks.</li><li>Develop and maintain aircraft-level deliverables, including the Level 1 (L1) requirements, Aircraft Description Document (ADD), Aircraft-Level Integrated Test Procedures and other configuration-defining artifacts.</li><li>Support the definition and allocation of aircraft-level requirements down to systems and components with full traceability through architecture.</li><li>Facilitate trade studies and design integration reviews to ensure system interfaces and performance objectives align at the aircraft level.</li><li>Collaborate with system owners to develop and maintain consistent interface definitions and system architecture views.</li><li>Support verification planning, test coordination, and compliance demonstrations for aircraft-level requirements.</li><li>Work closely with the chief engineer, system owners, and stakeholders (including certification, maintainability &amp; human factors teams) to ensure the product meets overall performance, safety, and regulatory objectives.</li></ul>What you need:<ul><li>8+ years of engineering experience on aerospace projects involving complex, multi-system integration</li><li>BS, MS, or PhD in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field</li><li>Proven expertise in ARP4754A and ARP4761 processes or similar standards</li><li>Experience developing or managing aircraft-level requirements and architectures</li><li>Experience defining and managing interfaces and aviation protocols (e.g., ARINC 429, CAN)</li><li>Familiarity with RTCA DO-178C and DO-254 development processes</li><li>Experience with Polarion or other requirements management tools</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration</li></ul>Bonus qualifications: <ul><li>Experience with system safety (FMEA, FTA, HSA)</li><li>Experience with aircraft-level verification or flight test activities</li><li>Familiarity with configuration management and change control at the aircraft level</li><li>Prior experience supporting certification substantiation or regulatory engagement</li></ul>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 qualificationsAt 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 $160,000-204,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.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.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 <a href="mailto:people@archer.com">people@archer.com</a>. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.<div><hr>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>.Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.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.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.</div>

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.

Staff Aircraft Software Integration Engineer

<div>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.</div>What you’ll do:As a Systems Engineer focused on aircraft-level integration, you will work across multiple technical domains to identify, track, and resolve issues that span multiple systems and disciplines. You will play a key role in ensuring the definition, implementation and verification of integrated functions, defining each system’s responsibility to fulfill the function and their interfaces.You will:<ul><li>Lead or support aircraft-level systems engineering activities that cut across electric propulsion, avionics, flight controls, high voltage, structures, and other systems.</li><li>Identify, analyze, and drive resolution of cross-system integration issues and aircraft-level risks.</li><li>Develop and maintain aircraft-level deliverables, including the Level 1 (L1) requirements, Aircraft Description Document (ADD), Aircraft-Level Integrated Test Procedures and other configuration-defining artifacts.</li><li>Support the definition and allocation of aircraft-level requirements down to systems and components with full traceability through architecture.</li><li>Facilitate trade studies and design integration reviews to ensure system interfaces and performance objectives align at the aircraft level.</li><li>Collaborate with system owners to develop and maintain consistent interface definitions and system architecture views.</li><li>Support verification planning, test coordination, and compliance demonstrations for aircraft-level requirements.</li><li>Work closely with the chief engineer, system owners, and stakeholders (including certification, maintainability &amp; human factors teams) to ensure the product meets overall performance, safety, and regulatory objectives.</li></ul>What you need:<ul><li>8+ years of engineering experience on aerospace projects involving complex, multi-system integration</li><li>BS, MS, or PhD in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field</li><li>Proven expertise in ARP4754A and ARP4761 processes or similar standards</li><li>Experience developing or managing aircraft-level requirements and architectures</li><li>Experience defining and managing interfaces and aviation protocols (e.g., ARINC 429, CAN)</li><li>Familiarity with RTCA DO-178C and DO-254 development processes</li><li>Experience with Polarion or other requirements management tools</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration</li></ul>Bonus qualifications:&nbsp;<ul><li>Experience with system safety (FMEA, FTA, HSA)</li><li>Experience with aircraft-level verification or flight test activities</li><li>Familiarity with configuration management and change control at the aircraft level</li><li>Prior experience supporting certification substantiation or regulatory engagement</li></ul>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 qualificationsAt 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 $160,000-204,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.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.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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:people@archer.com">people@archer.com</a>. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.<div><hr>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>.Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.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.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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:People@archer.com">People@archer.com</a>. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.</div>

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