Archer

Lead Flight Controls & Software Engineer – Special Programs

Who can apply: Only open to applicants in: California.
Location as listed by the employer: “Remote; San Jose, California, United States”
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About this role

Archer is hiring for a Lead Flight Controls & Software Engineer – Special Programs role. See the official posting for full details.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Controls, Electrical, or Computer Engineering (advanced degree a plus)
  • Demonstrated experience in flight control law development, flight dynamics, or stability and control analysis for aerospace platforms
  • Demonstrated experience developing embedded flight control or autopilot software
  • Familiarity with relevant control design, simulation, and embedded software development tools
  • Demonstrated ability to work across the full development lifecycle — concept through prototype — in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment
  • Experience or strong aptitude for evaluating technical feasibility of early-stage concepts, not just executing against defined requirements
  • Comfort operating as a generalist when needed — willingness and ability to contribute outside your core focus area in support of program needs
  • Ability to work independently with significant technical ownership and no direct-report support structure

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