Staff Software Engineer, Engineering Applications

About the role

The Full Stack Software Engineer will develop and maintain essential tools and automations for Archer's aerospace engineering teams. The role involves building modern TypeScript, JavaScript, and Go applications for testing, data capture, and configuration management of aircraft systems. Collaboration with hardware engineers, embedded software developers, and integration/lab teams is key.

Responsibilities

• Develop Full-Stack Web Applications and Integration Tools
• Identify Gaps in Processes and Workflows
• Build for Reliability
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong emphasis on tooling, automation, or DevOps.
• 2+ years of software tool development experience in the Aerospace industry.
• Experience with front-end development (e.g. using Typescript / React).
• Experience with back-end development (e.g. using Node Express or Gin).
• Strong ability with relational databases and schema design (e.g using postgres).
• A strong foundation in software development best practices, including version control (Git), code reviews, and testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with GraphQL and GraphQL backend engines (bonus for Hasura).
• Experience with modern React/TypeScript frontend libraries (e.g. Flowbite-React, PrimeReact).
• Proficient in writing and maintaining automated tests using frameworks (e.g. Jest, React Testing Library).
• Demonstrable experience designing, building, and maintaining Tailwind CSS Web Interfaces.
• Experience building RESTful APIs.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of hardware communication standards like CAN bus, ARINC-429, or RS-422.

Benefits

At Archer, we offer a competitive salary range of $173,000 - $216,000, with actual compensation determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Archer is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity.