Archer Aviation Logo

Archer Aviation

Staff IT Systems Engineer

Reposted 16 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
In-Office
San Jose, CA, USA
152K-190K Annually
Mid level
In-Office
San Jose, CA, USA
152K-190K Annually
Mid level
The Staff IT Systems Engineer will manage IT infrastructure, contribute to systems architecture, administer collaboration tools, ensure compliance, and drive integration in a growth-oriented environment.
The summary above was generated by AI

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.

We are seeking a highly experienced Staff IT Systems Engineer to support our Systems Engineering, Endpoint Engineering, and Digital Workplace functions. This role is responsible for delivering a world-class technology experience to our employees, ensuring operational excellence across our core IT services, and driving the evolution of our digital workplace strategy as the company scales.

What You’ll Do

  • Strategy & Planning: Contribute to roadmaps, OKRs, and capacity plans for each pillar, including EUS, Systems, Endpoint, and Digital Workplace.
  • Infrastructure Management: Administer and ensure the reliability of core IT infrastructure hardware and systems, such as VDI, identity, collaboration, SaaS platforms, directory services, and authentication.
  • Architecture & Design: Contribute to systems architecture decisions and ensure scalable, secure configurations.
  • Endpoint Strategy: Execute the device management across macOS, Windows, and mobile platforms.
  • Collaboration Tools: Administer and support tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Miro, Notion, and Atlassian.
  • Governance & Compliance: Support the implementation of IT governance, risk management, and compliance strategies.
  • Automation & Integration: Drive integration, automation, and tool governance to reduce friction across teams.
  • Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with Security, Engineering, and Facilities to ensure a secure and productive environment.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • Education:  B.S in Computer Science or related IT / Engineering discipline
  • Experience: 3+ years of relevant IT experience.
  • Technical Skills: Hands-on familiarity with identity management (Okta/Entra), endpoint management tools, and core SaaS systems.
  • Scaling: Experience building and scaling IT systems in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
  • Windows Expertise: Deep knowledge of Windows operating systems and system administration, including deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting. Windows certifications are a plus.
  • Soft Skills: Excellent communication, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in engineering-driven, hybrid, or multi-site organizations.
  • Experience supporting executive teams or high-velocity engineering organizations.
  • Strong understanding of automation, workflow orchestration, and operational tooling.
  • Exposure to compliance frameworks such as SOC2, FedRAMP, CMMC, or ISO 27001.

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 $152,100 – $190,100. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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 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 [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.



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 [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.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 [email protected]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
HQ

Archer Aviation San Jose, California, USA Office

San Jose, CA, United States

Archer Aviation Mountain View, California, USA Office

1090 Terra Bella, Mountain View, United States

Similar Jobs

16 Days Ago
In-Office
Palo Alto, CA, USA
203K-224K Annually
Senior level
203K-224K Annually
Senior level
Cybersecurity
Senior IT Systems Engineer owns identity, endpoint, and IT platform foundation. Lead Okta lifecycle and SSO, manage Jamf Mac fleet, implement infrastructure-as-code (Terraform/OpenTofu) in GitHub, build AI-augmented operations, automate device compliance and provisioning, mentor teammates, and partner cross-functionally on security, compliance, and platform priorities.
Top Skills: Ai Coding ToolsDopplerDrataFido2Gam7GitGithub ActionsGoogle Cloud PlatformGoogle WorkspaceHashicorp VaultIntuneJAMFJamf ConnectJamf ProMfaOktaOkta Identity GovernanceOkta Verify FastpassOpentofuPowershellPythonRipplingSecret ManagerSsoTailscaleTerraformUniversal DirectoryWorkatoWorkdayWorkload Identity FederationZscaler
2 Days Ago
In-Office
115K-140K Annually
Senior level
115K-140K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace
The Senior IT Systems Engineer will enhance IT systems, manage cloud infrastructure, support deployments, automate processes, troubleshoot issues, and ensure effective operations.
Top Skills: Active DirectoryAutomationAWSAzureCertificate ManagementConfiguration ManagementDhcpDnsGroup PolicyInfrastructure As CodeKubernetesLinuxNetappO365Pure StorageServer And Storage HardwareVMwareVoip Phone SystemsWindows Server
2 Hours Ago
Hybrid
Menlo Park, CA, USA
75K-125K Annually
Senior level
75K-125K Annually
Senior level
Digital Media • Information Technology • News + Entertainment
Responsible for selling Comcast Internet, Data, Video and Voice services to small and mid-size businesses. Generate new leads, deliver face-to-face presentations, promote bundled solutions, manage a territory and pipeline, meet/exceed sales targets, and coordinate with technical and support teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
Top Skills: Comcast Business ServicesComcast InternetComcast VideoComcast VoiceHosted PbxPri

What you need to know about the San Francisco Tech Scene

San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area attracts more startup funding than any other region in the world. Home to Stanford University and UC Berkeley, leading VC firms and several of the world’s most valuable companies, the Bay Area is the place to go for anyone looking to make it big in the tech industry. That said, San Francisco has a lot to offer beyond technology thanks to a thriving art and music scene, excellent food and a short drive to several of the country’s most beautiful recreational areas.

Key Facts About San Francisco Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 365,500; 13.9% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: Google, Apple, Salesforce, Meta
  • Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, fintech, consumer technology, software
  • Funding Landscape: $50.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Bessemer Venture Partners, Greylock Partners, Khosla Ventures, Kleiner Perkins
  • Research Centers and Universities: Stanford University; University of California, Berkeley; University of San Francisco; Santa Clara University; Ames Research Center; Center for AI Safety; California Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account