Senior BMS Verification Engineer

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 for 100 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph 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:

In the Sr. BMS Verification Engineer role, you will verify that Archer's high voltage battery management and charging systems satisfy their requirements – enabling the use of electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft for urban air mobility.

Specifically, you will

• develop test cases and models to verify battery control and estimation algorithms in model-based environments,
• design, implement, and automate test cases for development and regression testing on Hardware-in-the-Loop platforms,
• maintain traceability between requirements and test results; produce required artifacts to support software certification, and
• work with cross-functional teams to verify and troubleshoot battery management and charging system algorithms at component, subsystem, and aircraft levels.
  
  

What You Need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in Model-, Software-, Processor-, and Hardware-in-the-Loop testing
• Experience with test platforms such as dSPACE, National Instruments, Speedgoat, etc.
• Proficiency in Matlab/Simulink design and test workflows
• Proficiency in scripting languages, e.g., Python
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as CAN, SPI, Ethernet, etc.
• Experience with CAN software tools, e.g., Vector CANalyzer
• Experience with requirement management tools,
• Excellent organization and communication skills
  
  

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with high voltage battery systems
• Working knowledge of lithium-ion battery electrochemistry and electrothermal models
• Experience with new product development in regulated industries (e.g., aviation, medical devices)
• Experience with DO-178C software verification and ARP4754 development process
• Experience with ISO 26262, ISO 15118, and SAE J1772 standards
  
  

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications

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 $134,400 - $168,000. 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 people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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 People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.