Flight Sciences Tools and HPC engineer

About this role

Archer, an electric aircraft startup in San Jose, seeks a Flight Sciences Tools and HPC engineer to design and maintain software infrastructure and high-performance computing systems that enable engineering teams to solve problems more efficiently. You'll develop tools for computational reproducibility, manage on-premises HPC resources, and foster software excellence across the engineering organization.

What you'll do

• Design and maintain internal software libraries, applications, and computing infrastructure for Flight Sciences engineers
• Develop processes and tools to improve reproducibility and traceability of computations
• Manage and administer on-premises HPC resources and optimize infrastructure solutions
• Assess engineering team needs to ensure efficient HPC resource utilization and cost savings
• Promote best practices in software development and shared computational infrastructure use
• Serve as liaison between engineering teams and company-wide IT department

What they're looking for

• Scientific Python ecosystem (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch, VTK)
• HPC system design and administration (on-premise or cloud/AWS)
• Linux administration, parallel file systems, and MPI
• HPC management software (Slurm, PBS, Torque, OpenHPC, Warewulf, Spack, Lmod)
• Software development best practices (version control, CI/CD, testing, environment management)
• Flight sciences domain knowledge (aerodynamics, acoustics, vehicle simulation, thermal analysis, etc.)
• Enterprise IT and network security practices
• Collaborative problem-solving and team communication

Benefits

• Base pay range: $162,800 - $217,600 (performance-based)
• Work on cutting-edge sustainable aviation technology
• Inclusive, diverse workplace culture
• Reasonable accommodations available for applicants with disabilities