Archer Controls and Autonomy Platform - Software & Hybrid

About this role

Archer, an aerospace company developing all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, seeks a senior software engineer to architect and build autonomous flight control systems. You'll design C++ GNC software, develop simulation and hardware-in-the-loop infrastructure, and create verification pipelines for autonomous aerial vehicles.

What you'll do

• Architect autonomy and control frameworks for autonomous flight systems including flight control and task planning
• Design and integrate C++ guidance, navigation, and control software across diverse platforms
• Develop simulation and hardware-in-the-loop test infrastructure
• Build C++, Python, and MATLAB verification systems for software validation
• Oversee transition from algorithm design to embedded deployment
• Debug software interfacing with hardware, sensors, networks, and distributed systems

What they're looking for

• C++ (expert level, real-time embedded)
• Control theory and flight dynamics
• SIL and HIL simulation analysis
• Linux systems-level debugging
• Robotics frameworks (ROS) and autopilot integration (Pixhawk)
• Data processing and visualization tools
• Python and MATLAB
• Embedded systems architecture

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($144,000–$180,000)
• Pay-for-performance culture
• Work on cutting-edge electric aircraft technology
• Diverse, inclusive workplace environment
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities

Likely interview questions

• Walk us through a complex autonomous system you architected—what were the key design decisions for flight control integration?
• Describe your experience running SIL and HIL simulations. What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?