Archer Aviation Inc.

Staff Software Engineer, Engineering Applications

Archer Aviation Inc.$173K — $216K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of professional software development experience focused on tooling, automation, or DevOps.
  • 2+ years of software tool development in the Aerospace industry.
  • Experience with front-end development using Typescript or React.
  • Back-end development experience with Node Express or Gin.
  • Strong skills in relational databases and schema design, preferably PostgreSQL.
  • Solid foundation in software development best practices including version control and testing.

Responsibilities

  • Develop full-stack web applications and integration tools for aircraft system configurations.
  • Identify gaps in processes and workflows to optimize existing toolchains.
  • Build reliable systems that are scalable and easy to maintain, documenting all work.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers and lab teams, to build necessary tools.
  • Champion best practices in software development across the engineering organization.

Benefits

  • Focus on pay-for-performance culture and rewards.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace technology.
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Involvement in solving real-world engineering challenges.
Full Job Description
Our team is seeking a talented and versatile Full Stack Software Engineer responsible for building and maintaining essential tools and automations which allow our diverse aerospace engineering teams to be efficient while remaining compliant to external and internal process standards. You'll be working directly with data used to define, test, configure aviation systems and aircraft flight testing, leveraging DevOps best practices.

What You'll Do

Develop Full-Stack Web Applications and Integration Tools: Design, build, and maintain modern Typescript, Javascript and Go applications to assist with testing, data capture, and config management of our aircraft. This work will span web applications, web APIs and desktop environments, initially focused on the management of airplane system test lab configurations.Identify Gaps in Processes and Workflows: Use existing vehicle development knowledge and previous experience to identify new tooling and application needs, as well as optimize or refactor existing toolchains and integrations
  • Build for Reliability: Ensure the infrastructure and tooling you create are scalable, reliable, and easy to maintain. Document your work and champion best practices across the engineering organization.
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with hardware engineers, embedded software developers, and integration / lab teams to understand their requirements and build the tools they need to succeed.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong emphasis on tooling, automation, or DevOps.
  • 2+ years of software tool development experience in the Aerospace industry
  • Experience with front-end development (e.g. using Typescript / React)
  • Experience with back-end development (e.g. using Node Express or Gin)
  • Strong ability with relational databases and schema design (e.g using postgres)
  • A strong foundation in software development best practices, including version control (Git), code reviews, and testing.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with GraphQL and GraphQL backend engines (bonus for Hasura)
  • Experience with modern React/TypeScript frontend libraries (e.g. Flowbite-React, PrimeReact )
  • Proficient in writing and maintaining automated tests using frameworks (e.g. Jest, React Testing Library)
  • Demonstrable experience designing, building, and maintaining Tailwind CSS Web Interfaces
  • Experience building RESTful APIs
  • Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
  • Knowledge of hardware communication standards like CAN bus, ARINC-429, or RS-422.


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 $173,000 - $216,000. 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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