Senior Software Engineer - Integrated Test
Archer · San Jose, California, United States · On-site
Pay: USD 140,000 – 180,000 a year
Posted Aug 17, 2026
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Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform that delivers air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”), aviation-related physical artificial intelligence (“AI”) solutions, and other technologies to customers worldwide across the commercial aerospace and defense sectors.
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.
About the Role: We are looking for a Senior SW engineer experienced in simulation environments and tools for our integrated test organization that is at the center of the validation and verification activities for Archer's VTOL aircraft. It's high-ownership, high-visibility work that directly enables our path to certification and commercial operations. What you'll do:
Design and build simulation environments for integrated labs, HILs and SW benches used in aircraft validation and verification
Own the tools and interfaces for the labs, optimizing workflows and ensuring configuration management and traceability that supports certification and regulatory requirements
Integrate third-party software and hardware systems into simulation architectures, collaborating closely with internal teams and suppliers
Develop and optimize simulation pipelines with CI/CD integration for automated deployment, execution, and monitoring
Contribute to technical standards, provide guidance to other engineers, and help drive resolution of complex issues across labs
What you need:
3+ years of experience in building and maintaining HW-in-the-loop test simulation environments and associated SW tools
Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace, Software, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Strong C/C++ and Python skills
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink in a real-time simulation environment
Strong command of communication protocols: RS-422/485, CAN/CAN-FD, ARINC-429, Ethernet/TCP-IP
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tooling (GitHub Actions, Jenkins) and agile workflows
Strong problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and trouble-shooting skills
Nice To Have:
Experience in aerospace, spacecraft, or autonomous vehicles
Proficiency in the NI software suite (LabVIEW, VeriStand)
Experience in real-time OS development
Familiarity with FAA frameworks and DO-178 standards
Startup or fast-paced aerospace development experience
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…