State Estimation and Navigation Engineer Job San Jose area,California USA,Engineering

State Estimation and Navigation 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 designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

Note:

This role must be based onsite in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

What You'll Do:

Develop and tune state-estimation algorithms for GPS-denied and GNSS-degraded navigation
Implement visual-inertial odometry (VIO), lidar/vision-aided INS, and multi-sensor fusion approaches
Integrate state-estimation solutions with IMU, camera, lidar, and other onboard sensors
Validate navigation performance through simulation, bench testing, and field testing
Analyze test data to identify and resolve navigation performance issues
Collaborate with perception, controls, and test teams to ensure robust navigation across a range of operating conditions

What You Need:

Background in GN&C, robotics, or a related technical field
Strong proficiency in C++ and Python
Experience with VIO/SLAM techniques
Experience with EKF or factor-graph-based sensor fusion
Experience integrating IMU, camera, and lidar sensors into a navigation stack

Bonus

Qualifications:

Experience with PX4 or Ardu Pilot EKF
Hands-on experience with GPS-denied navigation testing
Background in subscale aircraft or robotics navigation