State Estimation and Navigation Engineer

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 ArduPilot EKF
• Hands-on experience with GPS-denied navigation testing
• Background in subscale aircraft or robotics navigation

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. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $140,000 - $260,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.