Archer Aviation Inc.

Staff Network Engineer

Archer Aviation Inc.$152K — $190K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in enterprise network engineering for multi-site hybrid setups
  • Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Networks (NGFW, Panorama, GlobalProtect)
  • Proficient in SD-WAN technologies (Cisco and Velocloud)
  • Strong routing and switching knowledge (BGP, OSPF, LVLAN)
  • Experience with AWS networking components (VPC, Transit Gateway)
  • Demonstrated ability to establish network standards across multiple sites
  • Familiarity with network observability tools (Grafana, Prometheus)

Responsibilities

  • Build and manage Archer's network infrastructure across various environments
  • Drive and uphold network design standards for consistency
  • Lead architecture reviews and complex troubleshooting efforts
  • Plan and implement LAN/WAN solutions with modern security and design principles
  • Align networking strategies with Information Security goals
  • Ensure efficient AWS network connectivity and security practices
  • Promote network automation and infrastructure-as-code methodologies
  • Develop network observability solutions to reduce alert fatigue
  • Facilitate after-hours support for network issues as necessary
  • Conduct vendor research to document technology comparisons
  • Mentor engineering peers in best practices and documentation
  • Communicate effectively with various levels within the organization

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape a modernized, observable network infrastructure
  • Role as a tech lead with significant influence over network design
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Focus on mentorship and professional development
  • Involvement in strategic alignment with Information Security
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and practices
Full Job Description
We\'re looking for a Senior Network Engineer to help transform and modernize Archer\'s enterprise network into a coherent, standards-driven, observable infrastructure. You\'ll be the technical anchor on a committed team - defining the architectural bar, driving consistency across campuses and sites, and building the automation and observability practices that let the team operate with confidence at scale. This is a tech lead role and you\'ll be the person the team looks to for design direction, peer review, and technical mentorship.
What You\'ll Do
  • Build, maintain, and support Archer\'s network infrastructure across campus, branch, data center, and SD-WAN cloud environments
  • Own and drive network design standards - ensuring new sites are built right and existing sites are brought into conformance
  • Lead architecture reviews for significant network changes; serve as the escalation point for complex design and troubleshooting decisions
  • Plan, design, and implement LAN/WAN solutions including, NG Firewall (PAN), SD-WAN (Velocloud and Cisco SDWAN), defining and maintaining golden configurations across the environment
  • Align with and contribute to Information Security strategy - including segmentation, zero-trust posture, and compliance requirements (SOX, ISO, and others)
  • Design and maintain AWS networking (VPC, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Security Groups) and ensure consistent connectivity with on-prem and Prisma Access
  • Drive adoption of network automation and infrastructure-as-code practices (Ansible, Python, Terraform)
  • Build and own network observability: telemetry, alerting, and dashboards that give the team real signal without alert fatigue
  • Support and troubleshoot network issues including after-hours escalations where required
  • Research and document vendor and technology comparisons for cost, capability, and fit
  • Mentor and elevate the engineers around you - good documentation, good peer reviews, helping the team level up
  • Communicate clearly and credibly at all levels of the business
What You Need
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in an enterprise network engineering role supporting complex, multi-site hybrid environments
  • Hands-on expertise with Palo Alto Networks - NGFW, Panorama, GlobalProtect, and Prisma Access; you\'ve designed and operated these, not just maintained them
  • Extensive experience with SD-WAN technologies, including Cisco and Velocloud SD-WAN
  • Strong routing and switching fundamentals - BGP, OSPF, VXLAN/EVPN, L2/L3 switching, QoS, DHCP, DNS and spanning tree
  • VLAN architecture and L3 segmentation design experience across multi-site environments
  • Experience with Cisco, Ubiquiti, and HP/Aruba switching, wireless, and NAC solutions
  • AWS networking experience (VPC, TGW, Direct Connect, security groups)
  • Track record of driving network standards and consistency across a multi-site environment
  • Hands-on installation, operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network infrastructure
  • Ability to multitask and drive large-scale network project deliverables
  • Experience introducing network automation (Ansible, Python, or similar) in an environment that had little or none
  • Experience with IaC tooling (Terraform, Ansible) for network provisioning
  • Exposure to network observability tooling (Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog, or similar)
  • Excellent communication skills; ability to collaborate across IT and business teams
  • CCNP or equivalent experience; CCIE or AWS Advanced Networking a plus
Nice to Have
  • Experience in a high-growth manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or compliance-heavy environment


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 $152,100 - $190,100. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

About Archer Aviation Inc.

Archer Aviation is an American aerospace manufacturer that develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. The company was founded in 2018 by Brett Adcock and Adam Goldstein. Archer Aviation is developing an eVTOL aircraft that can travel up to 60 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph. The aircraft is designed to be quiet, safe, and efficient, with zero emissions. The company has partnerships with United Airlines and Stellantis, and plans to launch its first aircraft in 2024.
Learn more about Archer Aviation Inc.
Market Cap
$403.1 million
Industry
NASDAQ

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