Archer
Flight Sciences Tools and HPC Engineer
About this role
Archer, an electric aircraft startup in San Jose, seeks a Flight Sciences Tools and HPC engineer to design and maintain software infrastructure and high-performance computing systems that enable engineering teams to solve problems more efficiently. You'll develop tools for computational reproducibility, manage on-premises HPC resources, and foster software excellence across the engineering organization.
What you'll do
- Design and maintain internal software libraries, applications, and computing infrastructure for Flight Sciences engineers
- Develop processes and tools to improve reproducibility and traceability of computations
- Manage and administer on-premises HPC resources and optimize infrastructure solutions
- Assess engineering team needs to ensure efficient HPC resource utilization and cost savings
- Promote best practices in software development and shared computational infrastructure use
- Serve as liaison between engineering teams and company-wide IT department
What they're looking for
- Scientific Python ecosystem (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch, VTK)
- HPC system design and administration (on-premise or cloud/AWS)
- Linux administration, parallel file systems, and MPI
- HPC management software (Slurm, PBS, Torque, OpenHPC, Warewulf, Spack, Lmod)
- Software development best practices (version control, CI/CD, testing, environment management)
- Flight sciences domain knowledge (aerodynamics, acoustics, vehicle simulation, thermal analysis, etc.)
- Enterprise IT and network security practices
- Collaborative problem-solving and team communication
Benefits
- Base pay range: $162,800 - $217,600 (performance-based)
- Work on cutting-edge sustainable aviation technology
- Inclusive, diverse workplace culture
- Reasonable accommodations available for applicants with disabilities
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Archer
Archer develops all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for sustainable aviation. The company is hiring engineers across electrical integration, software, aerodynamics, and controls to build and validate autonomous flight systems, propulsion architectures, and aircraft design.
View all jobs at ArcherLikely interview questions
- Describe your experience developing scientific/engineering software for flight sciences or similar domains. What specific tools and libraries did you use, and how did you optimize them for performance?
- Walk us through your experience designing, implementing, or administering HPC systems. What challenges did you face with resource utilization or cost optimization, and how did you address them?