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Staff Software Engineer - Integrated Test

Archer · San Jose, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $170,000 - $215,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Archer's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
93% of Archer's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Archer
high
156 stale, 5 reposted of 158 open
Hiring momentum
226 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

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About this role

The Staff Software Engineer for Integrated Test will design and build simulation environments for validating and verifying Archer's VTOL aircraft. This role involves owning the tools and interfaces for integrated labs, optimizing workflows, and integrating third-party systems. The engineer will also develop simulation pipelines with CI/CD integration and mentor other engineers while resolving complex issues.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Archer as an employer.

What you need

  • 8+ 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

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

What you get

  • Base pay between $170,000 - $215,000
  • Pay-for-performance culture
  • Potential eligibility for visa sponsorship

Worth weighing

  • No specific information on additional benefits or perks beyond salary
  • High-ownership, high-visibility role may come with significant pressure
  • The role involves complex problem-solving which may require a steep learning curve

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Listed by Archer on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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