Lead Engineer, Advanced Behaviors & Algorithms – Special Programs

📋 Description

• Lead design and validation of advanced mission behaviors for prototype vehicles
• Support rapid prototyping end-to-end from concept to hardware-in-the-loop test
• Own the advanced behaviors discipline — standards and validation methods
• Conduct feasibility assessments of new opportunities and required approaches
• Collaborate with program leads and Archer engineers to align with timelines
• Produce technical docs, trade studies, and analysis packages for reviews

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field
• Demonstrated experience developing or validating mission-level behaviors for autonomous aerospace/defense systems
• Familiarity with behavior modeling, simulation environments, and scenario-based validation
• Demonstrated ability to work across the full development lifecycle — concept through prototype — in a fast-paced environment
• 8–12 years of relevant engineering experience in rapid-prototyping/advanced-programs environments
• Must be a U.S. Person and able to obtain/maintain U.S. government security clearance

🎁 Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs
• Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion
• Archer does not engage with external recruiting agencies without a prior written agreement