Algorithm Engineer San Jose, California, United States

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Aviation is hiring for an on-site role in San Jose, CA, focused on developing mission planning, motion planning, and onboard decision-making for a multi-agent autonomous system. Strong C++ and Python skills, ROS 2 experience, and a background in planning under uncertainty are required.

The role involves integrating algorithms with the aircraft's software stack, validating using simulations and real-world tests, and collaborating with perception and navigation teams.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C++ and Python.
• Experience with path and motion planning algorithms.
• Experience with multi-agent or distributed coordination algorithms.
• Experience with optimization and decision-making under uncertainty.
• Experience with ROS 2.

Responsibilities

• Develop and mature mission planning and onboard decision-making algorithms.
• Design and implement path and motion planning for single- and multi-agent systems.
• Develop optimization and decision-making approaches for operation under uncertainty.
• Integrate algorithms with the onboard software stack.
• Validate system behaviors through simulation and field testing.
• Collaborate with perception, navigation, and integration teams to field multi-agent systems.

Skills

C++

Python

Path/Motion Planning

Multi-Agent Coordination

Optimization under Uncertainty

ROS 2

Tools

ROS 2

Job description

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.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and 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.

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 mature mission planning, multi-platform coordination, and onboard decision-making algorithms
• Design and implement path and motion planning algorithms for single- and multi-agent systems
• Develop optimization and decision-making approaches for operation under uncertainty
• Integrate algorithms with the broader onboard software stack
• Validate system behaviors through simulation and field testing
• Collaborate with perception, navigation, and integration teams to field robust multi-agent systems

What you need:

• Strong proficiency in C++ and Python
• Experience with path/motion planning algorithms
• Experience with multi-agent or distributed coordination algorithms
• Experience with optimization and decision-making under uncertainty
• Experience with ROS 2

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience fielding multi-agent systems on real hardware
• Background in subscale aircraft, robotics, or autonomy applications
• Experience with simulation environments for multi-agent testing

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 [e-mail]. 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.

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Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

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