Lead Autonomy Engineer – Special Programs

Archer
San Jose
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 138,200 - 190,100 annuallyFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 8-12 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Technical ownership","Cross-functional collaboration","Independent work","Technical feasibility assessment","Generalist"]

Lead autonomy stack design and development for prototype vehicles, focusing on perception, planning, and autonomy software architecture. Drive rapid prototyping end-to-end—from concept algorithms and simulation to hardware-in-the-loop testing and flight test support. Own autonomy technical approach, standards, and development methods across Special Programs, conduct feasibility assessments for new opportunities, and produce trade studies and technical documentation to support reviews and stakeholder discussions.

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Lead Autonomy Engineer – Special Programs

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Job Summary

Lead autonomy stack design and development for prototype vehicles, focusing on perception, planning, and autonomy software architecture. Drive rapid prototyping end-to-end—from concept algorithms and simulation to hardware-in-the-loop testing and flight test support. Own autonomy technical approach, standards, and development methods across Special Programs, conduct feasibility assessments for new opportunities, and produce trade studies and technical documentation to support reviews and stakeholder discussions.
Location: San Jose
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead autonomy stack design and development for prototype vehicles, including perception, planning, and autonomy software architecture.
  • •Support rapid prototyping end-to-end from concept algorithms and simulation through hardware-in-the-loop testing and flight test support.
  • •Own the autonomy discipline within Special Programs by setting technical approach, standards, and development methods.
  • •Conduct technical feasibility assessments of new opportunities, evaluating viability of emerging concepts, RFPs, and mission requirements.
  • •Produce technical documentation, trade studies, and analysis packages to support design maturity reviews and opportunity/capture decisions.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 138,200 - 190,100 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace, or related field (advanced degree a plus).
  • •Demonstrated experience developing autonomy software (perception, planning, or decision-making stacks) for aerospace, robotics, or defense platforms.
  • •Familiarity with autonomy frameworks, simulation environments, and flight test support for autonomous systems.
  • •Ability to work across the full development lifecycle from concept through prototype in fast-paced conditions.
  • •Must be a U.S. Person (per ITAR/EAR) and be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
Experience:8-12 yearsAerospaceRoboticsDefenseRapid-prototyping
Education:Bachelor's in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace, or a related field
Skills:Technical ownershipCross-functional collaborationIndependent workTechnical feasibility assessmentGeneralist
Languages:English

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.
Security Clearance:U.S. government security clearance

Company Brief

Archer
Develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and urban air mobility systems to enable sustainable, intra-city air transportation for passengers and cargo.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Revenue: Pre-Revenue (USD 0)
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Palo Alto, United States
Founded: 2018
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