Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

What you’ll do: 

• Design and implement real-time algorithms and optimization models for the software suite powering Archer’s on demand Urban Air Mobility (UAM) service. 
• Collaborate with product managers and software engineers to define technical requirements and enhance the performance and scalability of the software product.  
• Develop AI models and machine learning algorithms to optimize aerial rideshare service performance, fleet management, and operational strategies.
• Partner with stakeholders to drive insights and decisions using data and analytics.
• Leverage data science and AI best practices to solve novel problems in the UAM space, driving innovation and presenting insightful findings to leadership.

What you need: 

• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• Strong data engineering principles familiar with technologies to store, process, and analyze data. 
• 2+ years experience implementing optimization, ML, or AI models using a programming language like Python, C/C++, Java, or Go.
• Experience driving novel insight through custom data analytics and machine learning.
• Creative mind who can identify new and creative problems in addition to executing against known ones. Moreover, one that is able to organically apply the most appropriate technology to the given problem.
• A passion for urban mobility, sustainable transportation, and the future of cities.

Bonus Qualifications:

• 2+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience with using mathematical programming solvers such as Gurobi, Xpress MP, CPLEX, or Google OR Tools in applications.
• Prior experience with transportation systems, especially within aviation. 

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $110,400 - $138,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.