Staff Autonomy Engineer

Archer Public Affairs

San Jose, California, United States
Base: $170,000 - $215,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
On-site
9+ years aerospace autonomy experience
C++ real-time embedded software proficiency
State estimation and sensor fusion expertise
Archer is building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to advance sustainable air mobility

Job Summary

  • Archer is building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to advance sustainable air mobility.
  • The role involves architecting autonomy frameworks for multi-agent coordination and real-time resource scheduling.
  • Candidates must lead the development of safety-critical software while ensuring compliance with FAA regulations.

Matching Summary

Archer is building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to advance sustainable air mobility.

Salary

Base: $170,000 - $215,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 9+ years aerospace autonomy experience
  • C++ real-time embedded software proficiency
  • State estimation and sensor fusion expertise
  • GNC software integration and deployment
  • Multi-agent coordination and task allocation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with NASA or federal aviation bodies
  • Hardware-in-the-loop test infrastructure development
  • Vision-based navigation and passive sensing
  • Mentoring engineering teams in Agile environments
  • Experience with Pixhawk autopilots

Key Requirements

  • BS in Aerospace, Electrical, or Computer Engineering
  • MS in autonomous systems preferred
  • 9+ years professional experience in robotics or GNC
  • No visa sponsorship available

Work Rights

Not specified

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