Algorithm Engineer

• Develop and mature mission planning, multi-platform coordination, and onboard decision-making algorithms 
• Design and implement path and motion planning algorithms for single- and multi-agent systems
• Develop optimization and decision-making approaches for operation under uncertainty
• Integrate algorithms with the broader onboard software stack
• Validate system behaviors through simulation and field testing
• Collaborate with perception, navigation, and integration teams to field robust multi-agent systems

• Strong proficiency in C++ and Python
• Experience with path/motion planning algorithms
• Experience with multi-agent or distributed coordination algorithms
• Experience with optimization and decision-making under uncertainty
• Experience with ROS 2

• Experience fielding multi-agent systems on real hardware
• Background in subscale aircraft, robotics, or autonomy applications
• Experience with simulation environments for multi-agent testing

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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.