Yes, the systematic position of _Archaeopteryx_ has been challenged in recent years. Traditionally, _Archaeopteryx_ has been considered to be a transitional fossil between dinosaurs and birds, based on its combination of dinosaurian and avian features. However, some recent studies have suggested that _Archaeopteryx_ may not be a direct ancestor of modern birds, and instead may be a close relative of the dinosaurs _Deinonychus_ and _Velociraptor_.

One of the main arguments against the traditional view of _Archaeopteryx_ as a direct ancestor of birds is the fact that it lacks some of the key features that are characteristic of modern birds. For example, _Archaeopteryx_ has a long, bony tail, whereas modern birds have short, pygostyle tails. _Archaeopteryx_ also has three fingers on each wing, whereas modern birds have only two.

Another argument against the traditional view of _Archaeopteryx_ is the fact that it has been found in the same geological formation as _Compsognathus_, a small, carnivorous dinosaur that is not closely related to birds. This suggests that _Archaeopteryx_ may have lived alongside dinosaurs, rather than being a direct ancestor of birds.

Despite these challenges, the systematic position of _Archaeopteryx_ remains a matter of debate. Some scientists still believe that _Archaeopteryx_ is a transitional fossil between dinosaurs and birds, while others believe that it is a close relative of the dinosaurs _Deinonychus_ and _Velociraptor_. Further research is needed to resolve this debate.