Staff Autonomy Engineer

Core responsibilities:

• Architect autonomy frameworks for autonomous flight systems with focus on multi-agent coordination, task allocation, and resource scheduling in real-time environments
• Design, implement, and integrate C++ product software for guidance, navigation, and control modules, ensuring portability and scalability across aerial platforms
• Serve as subject matter expert for state estimation and localization, developing software packages that fuse data from passive sensing, GPS, and IMU for robust navigation
• Lead development of safety-critical autonomy software, coordinating safety compliance with agencies like FAA or NASA, and managing validation processes for flight control

This role advances sustainable air mobility by developing autonomous flight systems for all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, contributing to reduced environmental impact through electric aviation technology.

Required qualifications:

• 8+ years of professional experience in aerospace autonomy, robotics systems, or GNC software development
• BS in Aerospace, Electrical, or Computer Engineering (MS or specialized experience in autonomous systems preferred)
• Expert proficiency in C++ for real-time embedded software and experience with robotics frameworks like ROS
• Proven track record in robotic teaming, trajectory generation, and mission planning for Unmanned Aerial Systems or planetary exploration vehicles

Compensation and culture highlights:

• Target base pay between $168,000 - $200,000 annually
• Pay-for-performance culture that rewards performance supporting business strategy
• Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace
• Reasonable accommodations provided for applicants with physical/mental disabilities or religious beliefs

Archer is an aerospace company building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility, designing, manufacturing, and operating aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.