Lead Autonomy Engineer – Special Programs
- Countries
- USA
- Job Types
- software & tech, operations
- Experience
- late
- Organization Types
- aerospace, transportation & mobility
- Location
- San Jose
- Posted Date
- Company
- Archer Aviation
- Salary
- $138,200.0 - $190,100.0 annually
AI Summary
Job Description
Lead autonomy stack design and development for prototype vehicles, including perception, planning, and autonomy software architecture. Support rapid prototyping efforts end-to-end, from concept algorithms and simulation through hardware-in-the-loop test and flight test support. Own the autonomy discipline within Special Programs, setting technical approach, standards, and development methods.
Hard Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience developing autonomy software — perception, planning, or decision-making stacks — for aerospace, robotics, or defense platforms
- 8–12 years of relevant engineering experience
- Must be a U.S. Person
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
Soft Requirements
- Familiarity with relevant autonomy frameworks, simulation environments, and flight test support for autonomous systems
- Demonstrated ability to work across the full development lifecycle — concept through prototype — in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment
- Experience or strong aptitude for evaluating technical feasibility of early-stage concepts
- Comfort operating as a generalist when needed
- Ability to work independently with significant technical ownership