Lead Flight Controls & Software Engineer – Special Programs
- Countries
- Remote, USA
- Job Types
- software & tech
- Experience
- late
- Organization Types
- aerospace, transportation & mobility
- Location
- San Jose - Remote
- Posted Date
- Company
- Archer Aviation
- Salary
- $138,200.0 - $190,100.0 annually
AI Summary
Job Description
Lead flight control law design and embedded software development for prototype vehicles. Support rapid prototyping end-to-end, from concept modeling to flight test. Conduct technical feasibility assessments and represent work in reviews. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical approaches with program timelines.
Hard Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Controls, Electrical, or Computer Engineering
- Demonstrated experience in flight control law development, flight dynamics, or stability and control analysis
- Demonstrated experience developing embedded flight control or autopilot software
- Familiarity with relevant control design, simulation, and embedded software development tools
- Ability to work across the full development lifecycle in a fast-paced environment
- 8–12 years of relevant engineering experience
- Must be a U.S. Person
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
Soft Requirements
- Versatility to support wherever a program needs it
- Willingness and ability to contribute outside core focus area
- Ability to work independently with significant technical ownership