Director Of Flight Software & Algorithms

Archer

San Jose, California, United States
Base: $250,000 - $330,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
On-site
Flight software development
Gnc algorithm design
Safety-critical embedded systems
Archer is building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to advance sustainable air mobility

Job Summary

  • Archer is building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to advance sustainable air mobility.
  • The Director will lead teams responsible for core flight software, guidance/navigation/control algorithms, and autonomy capabilities.
  • This role requires establishing processes aligned with DO-178C and ARP4754A certification standards while driving technical strategy.

Matching Summary

Archer is building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to advance sustainable air mobility.

Salary

Base: $250,000 - $330,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Flight software development
  • GNC algorithm design
  • Safety-critical embedded systems
  • DO-178C certification standards
  • Real-time operating systems
  • Hardware-in-the-loop testing

Nice-to-have

  • eVTOL experience
  • Electric propulsion knowledge
  • AI-enabled control systems
  • Aircraft certification programs
  • Cross-functional leadership skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science
  • 12+ years in flight software or GNC
  • 5+ years engineering leadership experience
  • Experience with safety-critical aircraft software

Work Rights

Not specified

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