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Lead Autonomy Engineer – Special Programs

Archer · San Jose, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $138,200 - $190,100

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Archer's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
93% of Archer's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Archer
high
156 stale, 5 reposted of 158 open
Hiring momentum
226 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

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About this role

The Lead Autonomy Engineer for Special Programs at Archer will focus on designing and developing autonomy software for prototype vehicles, including perception and planning systems. This role involves supporting rapid prototyping efforts, conducting technical feasibility assessments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The engineer will have significant technical ownership and will contribute to various aspects of the program, from concept to prototype.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience developing autonomy software for aerospace, robotics, or defense platforms
  • Familiarity with relevant autonomy frameworks and simulation environments
  • Demonstrated ability to work across the full development lifecycle in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience evaluating technical feasibility of early-stage concepts
  • Ability to work independently with significant technical ownership

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree in a related field

What you get

  • Targeted base pay range of $138,200 - $190,100
  • Pay-for-performance culture

Worth weighing

  • Role involves significant technical ownership with no direct-report support structure
  • Position is not part of Archer’s core autonomy team, which may affect focus and resources
  • Fast-paced, resource-constrained environment may lead to high pressure

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Listed by Archer on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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