Autonomy Engineer

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

Job summary

Archer, based in San Jose, CA, is seeking a senior engineer to own and evolve the communication layer for all-electric aircraft platforms. You will develop long-range wireless links, integrate mesh radios into onboard software, and validate multi-platform IP networking with MAVLink telemetry.

The role requires hands-on RF/communications expertise, experience with mesh radios, IP networking, MAVLink, and embedded Linux. Onsite work in the United States is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in RF/communications engineering or networking-focused software engineering.
• Experience with mesh radios (Silvus, Doodle Labs, Microhard).
• Experience with IP networking.
• Experience with MAVLink or similar telemetry protocols.
• Experience with embedded Linux systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the communication layer, including command-and-telemetry links and multi-platform mesh networking.
• Develop and integrate resilient, long-range wireless communication links.
• Integrate mesh radio systems into the onboard software stack.
• Design and validate IP networking architectures for multi-platform communication.
• Integrate MAVLink/telemetry links between platforms and ground systems.
• Collaborate with hardware, integration, and test teams to validate communication performance in the field.

Skills

RF/communications engineering

Networking software engineering

Embedded Linux

Tools

Silvus mesh radios

Doodle Labs mesh radios

Microhard mesh radios

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:

• Own the communication layer, including command-and-telemetry links and multi-platform mesh networking
• Develop and integrate resilient, long-range wireless communication links
• Integrate mesh radio systems into the onboard software stack
• Design and validate IP networking architectures for multi-platform communication
• Integrate MAVLink/telemetry links between platforms and ground systems
• Collaborate with hardware, integration, and test teams to validate communication performance in the field

What you need:

• Background in RF/communications engineering or networking-focused software engineering
• Experience with mesh radios (e.g., Silvus, Doodle Labs, Microhard)
• Experience with IP networking
• Experience with MAVLink or similar telemetry protocols
• Experience with embedded Linux systems

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience fielding communication systems for field-deployed platforms
• Background in subscale aircraft or robotics communications architectures

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.

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.

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

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.