Test Engineer, Battery

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.

What you’ll do:

• Perform Electrical & Mechanical testing of prototype and certified batteries for the eVTOL aircraft

• Collaborate with teams across the company to develop test plans and execute on those plans for flight critical hardware

• Perform Acceptance Testing on Modules,Battery Packs, and Charge Port Assemblies


• Design sub-scale test rigs for mechanical and electrical tests requiring pcba/hardware and software development


• Design and deploy custom thermal abuse test equipment and controllers


• Design bespoke test equipment and test automation software to support cross functional battery R&D testing


• Mechanical design of test rigs in NX CAD software


• Development of LabVIEW, Python, and other test development tools


• Analyze test data and share with engineering teams


• Develop automated test equipment as needed


• Develop novel test procedures and execute testing


• Create reports for submission to the FAA.

What you need:

• BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field


• 4+ years of experience in a battery design, testing environment, or equipment design


• Experience testing Battery Packs Electrically & Mechanically


• Experience with high voltage systems: cars, aircraft, etc.


• Experience with LabVIEW


• Experience with a wide variety of DAQ systems (National Instruments is a plus)


• Experience with MATLAB and Python


• Demonstrated project execution experience


• Demonstrated knowledge of hands-on experience with electrical & mechanical systems


• Positive can-do attitude

Bonus Qualifications:

• Ability to travel to test facilities


• Experience with Battery Manufacturing


• Hands-on experience wearing multiple hats in a fast-paced environment


• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision


• Proficient in DO-160G, DO-311A, UN 38.3 or applicable test standards for test planning, setup, and execution


• Experience with Chroma, Keysight, National Instruments, and/or other Test Systems


• Experience with Environmental test equipment

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $140,000 - $185,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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 [email protected] . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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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.

Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to [email protected] . All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.