Staff Autonomy Engineer
Archer
About this role
Senior engineering role to lead the architecture and development of autonomous flight systems for an all-electric VTOL aircraft. The position focuses on guidance, navigation, and control, state estimation and localization, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. The role also involves building simulation and HITL test infrastructure, collaborating with systems and flight test teams, and mentoring engineering teams.
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About Archer
archer.comArcher designs and develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft — electric air taxis — for use in urban air mobility networks. The company’s mission is to “unlock the skies,” enabling people to reimagine how they move and spend time by bringing on-demand, low‑emission aerial transit to cities. Archer’s team is based in Santa Clara, California and is focused on advancing aircraft design, testing, and commercialization.
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About Archer
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$168k – $200k
per year