Staff IT Systems Engineer

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 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.

Responsibilities

Contribute to roadmaps, OKRs, and capacity plans for each pillar, including EUS, Systems, Endpoint, and Digital Workplace; Administer and ensure the reliability of core IT infrastructure hardware and systems, such as VDI, identity, collaboration, SaaS platforms, directory services, and authentication; Contribute to systems architecture decisions and ensure scalable, secure configurations; Execute the device management across macOS, Windows, and mobile platforms; Administer and support tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Miro, Notion, and Atlassian; Support the implementation of IT governance, risk management, and compliance strategies; Drive integration, automation, and tool governance to reduce friction across teams; Partner with Security, Engineering, and Facilities to ensure a secure and productive environment

Requirements

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

Nice to have

Windows certifications are a plus; 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