Controls and Autonomy Platform - Software & Hybrid

Archer Controls and Autonomy Platform - Software & Hybrid

San Jose, California, United States

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.

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.

• Architect Autonomy and Control Frameworks: Lead system architecture development for autonomous flight systems, including Flight Control, Autonomy, and High‑Level Task Planning.
• GNC Software Integration: Design, implement, and integrate C++ product software for guidance, navigation, and control modules. Ensure portability and scalability across diverse aerial platforms, overseeing the transition from algorithmic design to embedded deployment.
• Simulation Infrastructure: Champion the development of simulation and hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) test infrastructure.
• Verification Pipelines: Develop extensive C++, Python, and MATLAB‑based verification infrastructure to automatically validate our software.

• 5+ years of professional experience in autonomy, robotics systems, or GNC software development
• Strong knowledge of control theory, flight dynamics, and embedded systems
• Proven ability to run and analyze SIL and HIL simulations
• Strong Linux troubleshooting and systems‑level debugging experience
• Experience debugging software that interfaces with hardware, sensors, networks, or distributed systems
• Experience writing data processing and visualization tools in C++
• 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 (e.g., ROS); familiarity with autopilot integration (e.g., Pixhawk)

• Experience with fielded robotic systems or flight testing small aircraft
• Extensive experience with Simulink and Embedded Coder
• Extensive experience with Unreal Engine or OpenGL
• Experience with real‑time operating systems (RTOS)

We offer a base pay range of $144,000‑$180,000, commensurate with experience and skill set.

Archer is a committed equal‑opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.