Archer
Archer’s mission is to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. Archer is creating the world’s first electric airline that moves people throughout the world's cities in a quick, safe, sustainable, and cost-effective manner. As the world’s only vertically integrated airline company, Archer is designing, manufacturing, and operating a fully electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft that can carry passengers producing minimal noise. Archer's team is based in San Jose, CA. To learn more, visit www.archer.com.
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Senior BMS Electrical Engineer
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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.
What You’ll Do:
As a BMS Electrical Engineer, you will own hardware designs for Archer’s high voltage battery management system.
- Lead design of BMS PCBAs, through their full lifecycle - including circuit simulation, schematic capture, layout, routing, reviews, manufacturing, and revisions.
- Work closely with mechanical and software teams, from the beginning of the design process, to ensure that our BMS hardware seamlessly integrates into the battery pack.
- Design circuits for diagnostic coverage, redundancy, and fault-tolerance - working closely with systems and safety teams to ensure that our BMS hardware meets safety goals.
- Own PCBA bring-up and verification, working hands-on with lab equipment to check that the design functions across all operating conditions and fault injection cases.
- Support software development related to new circuits and revisions, updating and authoring interface documents as needed.
- Coordinate builds with PM team, DFM team, supply chain team, and quality team.
- Support production & manufacturing needs, including design-for-test, root-cause analysis of failures, component traceability, and build process development.
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of the battery pack with other electrical systems on the aircraft.
- Work with BMS integration, software, and controls engineers to facilitate hardware fault injection tests on HILs and packs.
What You Need:
- BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience designing and verifying complex electrical circuits.
- Experience with high voltage battery systems and BMS electronics.
- Experienced in Altium Designer and circuit simulation tools such as LTSpice.
- Detailed knowledge of PCB design rules including IPC-610 / 2221 / 2222.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and troubleshooting skills
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience designing for HV battery systems in both aviation and automotive contexts.
- Layout experience with both flexible and rigid board stackups.
- Experience with new product development in regulated industries (e.g., aviation, medical devices).
- Experience with DO-160G, ISO 26262, or related standards.
- Experience designing to industry standards for electromagnetic emissions and susceptibility.
At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that support the Company's strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $144,000 - $180,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by 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.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.
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.
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Staff Hardware Verification Engineer
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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.
What You’ll Do:
In the Staff BMS HW Verification Engineer role, you will lead the end-to-end verification and validation of Archer’s high-voltage Battery Management System (BMS) electronics — ensuring that the hardware, sensing, and control circuitry meet the stringent safety, reliability, and certification standards required for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. You will develop and execute hardware verification plans, design and automate test setups, perform environmental and functional qualification, and generate the certification evidence needed to demonstrate compliance with FAA and industry standards such as DO-160G, DO-254, and ARP4754A. Your work will directly enable the certification and safe operation of Archer’s battery systems powering the next generation of sustainable urban air mobility.
- Lead the verification and validation (V&V) activities for the Battery Management System (BMS) electronics used in Archer’s high-voltage battery packs.
- Develop comprehensive hardware verification plans, test procedures, and traceability matrices aligned with system and certification requirements (DO-160G, DO-254, ARP4754A).
- Define test methodologies for environmental, functional, and safety verification of BMS printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and associated sensing electronics.
- Collaborate with systems, design, and certification engineering teams to derive verification requirements from system design documentation and certification plans.
- Design, build, and automate hardware test setups, including instrumentation, data acquisition, power supplies, CAN interfaces, and fault-injection mechanisms.
- Execute and document test campaigns at the component, subsystem, and integrated aircraft levels to demonstrate compliance with FAA airworthiness standards.
- Author detailed test reports and support certification deliverables including compliance matrices, traceability reports, and verification summaries.
- Participate in design reviews, hardware qualification, and root cause analysis to ensure robust and certifiable hardware performance
What You Need:
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in hardware verification, test engineering, or electronics qualification—preferably in aerospace, automotive, or other regulated industries.
- Strong understanding of mixed-signal electronic design, including analog sensing, power electronics, and microcontroller-based systems.
- Proficiency in developing and executing hardware verification procedures from system requirements.
- Experience with environmental and EMI/EMC qualification testing per DO-160G or similar standards.
- Knowledge of design assurance and verification methodologies per DO-254 or ISO 26262.
- Familiarity with hardware and system certification processes under FAA or EASA frameworks.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Bonus Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience with high-voltage BMS electronics and battery pack integration.
- Familiarity with ARP4754A development lifecycle and certification planning.
- Experience with hardware test automation (Python, LabVIEW, dSPACE, or similar).
- Background in fault injection, HALT/HASS, or reliability testing.
- Working knowledge of lithium-ion battery characteristics and safety standards.
- Experience interfacing with regulatory authorities or DERs for certification compliance.
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 of $150,000.00 - $208,000.00. 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.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.
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.
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Battery Controls Integration Engineer
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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.
What You’ll Do:
In the Battery Controls Integration Engineer role, you will be responsible for integrating Archer’s high voltage battery controls system onto test platforms and verifying BMS safety-critical functionality – enabling the use of electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft for urban air mobility. Your deliverables will span all phases of the product development life cycle: development, implementation, validation, and continuous improvement.
Specifically, you will…
Core Responsibilities and Development Focus
- Verification and Testing Strategy: Develop and execute verification procedures and test plans across various environments: Simulation, Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL).
- Integrated Testing Ownership: Own the Battery Management System (BMS) controls hardware/software integrated system functionality testing on safety-critical components, utilizing HIL, SIL, and high-voltage (HV) integrated labs.
- Automation and Infrastructure: Implement updates to automated test cases in synchronization with BMS functionality development for verification and regression testing, specifically using model-based environments.
- Test System Development: Provide commissioning and maintenance support for the complete testing infrastructure required to enable HIL testing of BMS controls, algorithms, and software.
- Process and Infrastructure Improvement: Own the automated testing platform to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and level of automation for BMS control system verification. Support continuous test infrastructure improvement, including writing and debugging test scripts on HV HIL systems.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Integration
- Coordination and Liaison: Coordinate all integrated BMS test infrastructure and verification activities across Archer teams. Serve as the verification liaison between the Systems Engineering organization and the High Voltage Power System / BMS's Controls and Software groups.
- Integration Activities: Perform essential integration activities for the BMS in the dedicated battery labs and integrated system labs.
- Feedback and Resolution: Provide feedback on issues and verification gaps discovered during integration to the relevant System/Software teams and collaborate on effective resolution and subsequent verification.
- Lab Stakeholder: Collaborate with lab staff to ensure continuous improvement of process and infrastructure, and assure the continuity of integration learnings into both prototype and production aircraft functional testing.
- Cross-Functional Alignment: Work closely with mechanical, electrical, system architecture, software development, and integration teams to understand new component-level hardware changes and ensure corresponding software support.
Compliance, Reporting, and Safety
- Certification Support: Maintain traceability between requirements and test results, generating all required artifacts to support software certification.
- Data Analysis: Analyze test data and present clear summaries via dashboards and failure reports.
- Failure Analysis: Investigate and lead device failure analysis to determine root cause, driving subsequent product improvements.
- Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety procedures when operating with and around high voltage systems.
- System Support: Support HIL systems, test systems, dSPACE, python scripting, and hardware setups related to software systems.
What You Need:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of experience with 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
- Experience with new product development in regulated industries (e.g., aviation, medical devices)
- Excellent organization and communication skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
- Collaborative mindset, willingness to step in and support where needed
- Passion for learning and problem solving
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience with high voltage battery systems and controls
- Working knowledge of lithium-ion battery electrochemistry and electrothermal models
- Experience with DO-178C software verification and ARP4754 development process
- Experience with eVTOL aircraft and a basic understanding of the role of various aircraft subsystems including an electric powertrain
- Experience executing formal validation and verification activities in a civil aerospace program
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 $140,000.00 - $188,000.00. 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.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.
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.
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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.
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:
- Collaborate with various engineering disciplines to design high-reliability, safety-critical systems for aircraft design
- Lead a cross-functional team to:
- Conduct operational and functional analysis,
- Define and decompose system requirements with traceability through overall system architecture
- Develop robust system/subsystem architectures along with interface definition
- Define and manage technical/programmatic performance measures (i.e. cost, weight, performance objectives)
- Enable full system safety compliance to the appropriate regulations
- Work with various technical disciplines to develop verification plans, support verification/test planning, and conduct to demonstrate compliance with system requirements
- Coordinate with regulators and DERs on the development and review of certification substantiation artifacts
- Work closely with the chief engineer to ensure the product meets desired business and certification requirements
What you need:
- 10+ years of engineering experience on aerospace projects with significant software and complex hardware
- BS, MS, or PhD in systems engineering, electrical engineer, general engineering, computer engineering, or a comparable degree
- Proven expertise in SAE ARP4754 and ARP4761 processes or similar standards
- Experience working with RTCA DO-178 and DO-254
- Experience with Polarion or other requirements management tools
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrate exceptional critical thinking skills and engineering judgment
Bonus qualifications:
- Experience with system safety (FMEA, FTA, HSA)
- Test experience
- Operations experience
- Specialty engineering 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.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.
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.
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Electrical Analysis Engineer, BMS
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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.
What You’ll Do:
As an Electrical Analysis Engineer, you will work on circuit analysis within Archer’s high voltage battery management system.
Specifically, you will
- Analyze circuit schematics, working closely with safety engineers to find single-point failures
- Analyze the system-level effects of individual component failures within PCBAs.
- Roll-up power consumption of the BMS PCBAs in each operating mode, and correlate to lab tests.
- Perform worst-case accuracy analysis on measurement circuits.
- Use circuit simulation tools to model and analyze hardware circuits in support of accuracy analyses.
- Use software for automated circuit analysis in support of schematic-level FMEAs.
- Analyze the system-level effects of single-event upsets and latch-ups.
- Support reliability engineers to understand electrical operating conditions and derive failure rates.
- Perform electrical stress analysis and component derating analysis on individual components.
- Work closely with design engineers, to ensure the BMS hardware meets Archer’s safety, accuracy, and reliability requirements.
What You Need:
- BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience designing, modeling, or analyzing mixed-signal electrical circuits.
- Experienced in circuit simulation tools such as LTSpice.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and troubleshooting skills.
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience with high voltage systems or battery electronics.
- Experience with electronics in regulated industries (e.g., aviation, medical devices).
- Experience with DO-160G, DO-254, ISO 26262, or related standards.
- Experienced in Altium Designer or a similar design tool.
- Familiarity with Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Failure Modes, Effects, and Diagnostic Analysis (FMEDA).
At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $105,000 - $145,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by 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.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.
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.
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Battery Controls Engineer, Charging
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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.
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:
In the Battery Controls Engineer role, you will define, validate, implement, and verify high voltage battery charging and thermal management algorithms for the Midnight eVTOL aircraft. The Battery Controls Engineer deliverables will span all phases of the product development life cycle: from initial concept design through to final certification.
- Develop and optimize advanced control algorithms for high voltage battery charging and thermal management functionality
- Validate control software through SIL (Software-in-the-Loop), MIL (Model-in-the-Loop), HIL (Hardware-in-the-loop), and aircraft-level integration testing to ensure system reliability under all operating and environmental conditions
- Investigate lab, flight, and field data to troubleshoot complex issues, refine algorithms, and continuously improve charging performance
- Work closely with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams to define charge control subsystem requirements
What You Need:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
- 3+ years of experience with battery management system or charge control development
- Comprehensive understanding of BMS principles, algorithms, and functionalities
- Experience with Model-Based Design tools (MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow)
- Understanding of closed-loop control theory and thermodynamics
- Familiarity with automotive communication networks such as CAN, LIN, or Ethernet. Experience with Vector tools (e.g., CANalyzer, CANape) is highly preferred
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
- Collaborative mindset, willingness to step in and support where needed
- Passion for learning and problem solving
Bonus Qualifications:
- Understanding of battery cell chemistry behaviors and experience with electrical equivalent circuit models
- Understanding of high-voltage vehicle or aircraft architectures
- 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 15118 and SAE J1772 standards
- Experience with Agile development methods
- Familiarity with or a passion for aviation
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.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.
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.
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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.
What You’ll Do:
In the Sr. BMS Hardware Systems Engineer role, you will lead the airborne electronic hardware (AEH) systems development processes and execution for Archer’s high voltage Battery Management System (BMS) electronics — ensuring that the hardware, sensing, and control circuitry meet the stringent safety, reliability, and certification standards required for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. You will develop and manage comprehensive electronic hardware requirements along with design description documentation. Your work will directly enable the certification and safe operation of Archer’s battery systems powering the next generation of sustainable urban air mobility.
- Collaborate with various engineering disciplines to support hardware implementation of high-reliability, safety-critical systems for aircraft design
- Develop comprehensive hardware requirements and traceability matrices aligned with system and certification requirements (DO-254, ARP4754A)
- Define and decompose hardware system requirements with traceability through overall system architecture
- Develop robust system/subsystem interface definitions
- Coordinate with regulators and DERs on the development and review of AEH certification substantiation artifacts
- Work closely with the electrical design team to ensure the product meets desired business requirements
- Participate in design reviews, hardware qualification, and root cause analysis to ensure robust and certifiable hardware performance
What You Need:
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, or electronic hardware qualification—preferably in aerospace, automotive, or other regulated industries
- Strong understanding of mixed-signal electronic design, including analog sensing, power electronics, and microcontroller-based systems
- Experience with Polarion or other requirements management tools
- Knowledge of design assurance and verification methodologies per DO-254 or ISO 26262
- Familiarity with hardware and system certification processes under FAA or EASA frameworks
- Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Bonus Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience with high-voltage BMS electronics and battery pack integration
- Familiarity with ARP4754A development lifecycle and certification planning
- Working knowledge of lithium-ion battery characteristics and safety standards.
- Experience interfacing with regulatory authorities or DERs for certification compliance
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. 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.
Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.
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.
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