Staff Software Engineer, Engineering Applications

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.

- 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.

- 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.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and 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 people@archer.com .

Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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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 People@archer.com . All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.