Archer Controls and Autonomy Platform - Software & Hybrid

What You'll Do

• 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.

What You Need

• 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)

Bonus Qualifications

• 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)

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $144,000 - $180,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.