Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers for 100 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

What you’ll do:

• Design, implement, and certify novel control displays for our novel electric VTOL aircraft
• Work with the Flight Test team to evaluate and iterate on the novel displays.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering to properly decompose higher level requirements
• Author software requirements and test cases that drive the design of the novel displays
• Support the team with control law development, verification, and validation.
• Collaborate with Systems Safety and Systems Engineering to identify and correct any deficiencies in the Flight Control System.

What you need:

• Strong knowledge of vehicle dynamics, optimization, and both classical and modern control theory
• MS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink

Bonus Qualifications:

• Familiarity with battery energy estimation and electrical power trains
• Familiarity with aircraft or rotorcraft performance and handling qualities requirements
• Familiarity with following ARP4754a and DO-178c processes
• Experience with human factors and pilot displays
• Phd in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Experience flight testing piloted and/or autonomous aircraft or rotorcraft
• Piloting experience (aircraft or rotorcraft)

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$168,000-$200,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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 [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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 [email protected]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.