Autonomy Engineer: Mesh & Wireless Communications

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, 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.