Computer Vision Engineer

Archer; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, an aerospace company based in the United States, is seeking a computer vision and machine learning focused engineer to develop the onboard perception stack for an all-electric VTOL aircraft. The role requires C and Python expertise, with experience in PyTorch, TensorRT, and OpenCV, plus sensor fusion across camera, lidar, and radar.

The successful candidate will optimize real-time perception algorithms for embedded compute and collaborate with navigation, controls, and hardware teams to

Qualifications

• Strong background in computer vision and/or machine learning.
• Proficiency in C and Python.
• Experience with deep-learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorRT) and classical CV (OpenCV).
• Experience processing lidar and/or radar point-cloud data.
• Experience with sensor calibration and multi-sensor fusion.
• Ability to take algorithms from concept through real-time, embedded deployment.

Responsibilities

• Develop the onboard perception stack, fusing camera, lidar, and radar data for object detection, tracking, and precision landing capabilities.
• Design and implement deep-learning and classical computer vision algorithms for real-time, embedded deployment.
• Perform sensor calibration and multi-sensor fusion across camera, lidar, and radar.
• Optimize perception algorithms for real-time performance on embedded compute.
• Analyze test data to characterize and improve perception performance.
• Collaborate with navigation, controls, and hardware teams to integrate perception outputs into the broader system.

Skills

Computer vision

Machine learning

C

Python

PyTorch

TensorRT

OpenCV

Sensor fusion

Education

Degree in a related technical field

Tools

PyTorch

TensorRT

OpenCV

CUDA

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 the onboard perception stack, fusing camera, lidar, and radar data for object detection, tracking, and precision landing capabilities
• Design and implement deep-learning and classical computer vision algorithms for real-time, embedded deployment
• Perform sensor calibration and multi-sensor fusion across camera, lidar, and radar
• Optimize perception algorithms for real-time performance on embedded compute
• Analyze test data to characterize and improve perception performance
• Collaborate with navigation, controls, and hardware teams to integrate perception outputs into the broader system

What you need:

• Strong background in computer vision and/or machine learning, with a degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in C and Python
• Experience with deep-learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorRT) and classical CV (OpenCV)
• Experience processing lidar and/or radar point-cloud data
• Experience with sensor calibration and multi-sensor fusion
• Demonstrated ability to take algorithms from concept through real-time, embedded deployment

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience deploying perception models on NVIDIA Jetson / CUDA-based embedded platforms
• Experience with precision or automated landing systems
• Background in subscale aircraft, robotics, or vehicle perception

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.

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.