Sensor Modeling Engineer
Archer
Posted
Jun 03, 2026
Location
Remote (US)
Type
Full-time
Compensation
$140000 - $180000
Mission
What you will drive
- Architect and design physics-based sensor models for eVTOL aircraft across varying levels of fidelity.
- Own the end-to-end development lifecycle for sensor models, including architecture, implementation, testing, and lab integration.
- Develop models for aviation-grade sensors such as IMU, GNSS, INS, air data systems, and radar altimeters.
- Implement sensor models in Simulink, ensuring adherence to modeling standards and best practices.
Impact
The difference you'll make
This role directly contributes to the development of sustainable air mobility by creating accurate sensor models that enable safe and efficient flight of all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, reducing carbon emissions and noise pollution in urban transportation.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
- 3+ years of experience in design, implementation, and testing of simulation models for physical systems.
- Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or related field.
- Proficiency in Simulink for large-scale modeling, simulation, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) integration.
- Deep technical experience with a variety of sensors used in aerospace.
Benefits
What's in it for you
Base pay between $140,000 - $180,000 per year. Fully remote position with occasional travel (~10%). Archer is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity.
About
Inside Archer
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.