Autonomy & RF Communications Engineer (Mesh & MAVLink)

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

Job summary

Archer is seeking an RF/communications-focused engineer to own the communication layer for the all-electric VTOL platform. You will work on command-and-telemetry links, multi-platform mesh networking, and onboard software integration.

This onsite role in the United States (San Jose area) requires collaboration with hardware, integration, and test teams to validate communications performance in the field. Visa sponsorship is not available; base pay ranges from $140,000 to $260,000 depending on

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Mesh radios

IP networking

MAVLink telemetry

Embedded Linux

Job description

Archer is seeking an RF/communications-focused engineer to own the communication layer for the all-electric VTOL platform. You will work on command-and-telemetry links, multi-platform mesh networking, and onboard software integration.

This onsite role in the United States (San Jose area) requires collaboration with hardware, integration, and test teams to validate communications performance in the field. Visa sponsorship is not available; base pay ranges from $140,000 to $260,000 depending on