What You’ll Do

• Formulate, Lead, and Execute cell, module, and battery pack abuse testing to include Thermal Runaway, Short Circuit, Over-Temperature, Overcharge, and Overdischarge
• Perform data analysis and create reports
• Design sub-scale and full scale test rigs for Safety/Abuse 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
• Support small scale buck and prototype builds
• Support troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of battery test equipment and setups
• Support failure review efforts
• Perform cell, buck, and pack teardown with the battery engineering team
• Develop novel test procedures and execute testing
• Create reports for submission to the FAA. 

What You Need

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in cell and battery abuse testing within an engineering or manufacturing industry
• High Voltage experience
• Hands-on experience with cell test/data monitoring, battery module and/or pack test/data monitoring
• Design experience of fixtures, test setups, and procuring parts
• Experience with PCAN Explorer or CANalyzer applications and the HW used with the applications
• Hands-on experience preparing samples for test
• Experience successfully writing SOPs and Test Plans
• Problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills
• Experience with a wide variety of DAQ systems
• Experience with MATLAB and Python

Bonus Qualifications

• Ability to travel to test facilities
• Masters degree in engineering
• Experience with Battery Manufacturing
• Expert in LabView development applications
• Experience with high voltage systems: cars, aircraft, etc.
• Experience with DO-160G, DO-311A, UN 38.3, SAEJ2464
• Experience with data analysis
• Experience with Thermal Runaway setup and testing
• Experience with AVL, Arbin, Neware, Chroma, and/or other Test Cycler Systems or Bi-Directional Power Supplies

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 $134,000 - $174,000. 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.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Composite Materials Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the development, qualification, and FAA certification of composite airframe materials and processes for our next-generation electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, certified under 14 CFR Part 23. This role is critical to ensure the safety, performance, and manufacturability of composite and metallic structures across the air vehicle. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in composite and metallic materials, aerospace fabrication processes used in general aviation, and material, process, and supplier qualification. Additionally, the candidate is required to have a strong understanding of FAA certification requirements for airframes in 14 CFR Part 23 and/or 14 CFR Part 27.

What you’ll do

• Serve as the technical focal and authority on the development of the airframe, including SME support in composite materials and processes for thermoset and thermoplastic systems, prepregs, resin infusion, and out-of-autoclave techniques.
• Lead the development and qualification of composite materials and structural processes, including material allowables, process specifications, and design guidelines.
• Author and maintain material and process specifications, including test plans, qualification procedures, and documentation for FAA certification.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and certification teams to ensure composite structures meet strength, stiffness, fatigue, and damage tolerance requirements.
• Support failure analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective actions related to composite structures.
• Interface with FAA, DERs, and other regulatory bodies to support certification and conformity efforts.

What you’ll need

• Master’s degree in Materials, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in aerospace composite materials and structures, with a strong track record of leadership in material qualification and certification.
• Proven expertise in composite behavior, including fatigue, damage tolerance, environmental effects, and repairability.
• Extensive experience with material qualification, specification creation, and process development for composite airframes.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations, Advisory Circulars, ASTM standards, and MIL specifications.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Experience with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods is required.

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 $182,000- $228,000. 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.

Position Summary

Antora is seeking an experienced Senior R&D Test Engineer to lead the development and execution of high-value test programs that de-risk the next generation of our thermal energy storage and combined heat and power systems. This person will lead a small team to execute sub-scale and full-scale investigations across Antora’s TES modules and balance of plant, translating product development goals into safe, well-instrumented, and actionable experiments. In addition to driving technical execution, this role will help shape the test infrastructure, operating systems, and team culture needed to scale R&D test operations efficiently. The work will directly influence key product decisions, demonstration milestones, and Antora’s path to commercialization in new markets.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of sub-scale and full-scale R&D test campaigns to evaluate and de-risk Antora’s thermal energy storage modules, CHP systems, and supporting balance of-plant hardware.
• Lead the design, implementation and operation of new test infrastructure for high-temperature, high-power experiments, including process piping, instrumentation and controls, high-power electrical and safety systems 
• Translate product and technology development goals into structured experimental plans, including test objectives, success criteria, operating procedures, and data review methods.
• Develop and improve the systems that enable efficient test operations, including SOPs, test recipes, scheduling methods, data analysis workflows, and reporting tools.
• Partner closely with mechanical, electrical, controls, and technology development teams to identify design risks, root-cause failures, and generate recommendations that improve product performance and reliability.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause investigations across mechanical, thermal, fluid, electrical, and controls systems, using strong engineering fundamentals and hands-on problem solving.
• Maintain and continuously improve a strong safety culture by identifying hazards, defining safe operating boundaries, and implementing appropriate interlocks, procedures, and training.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians, helping build a team culture that is rigorous, collaborative, respectful, and energized by ambitious technical work.
• Identify opportunities to improve Antora’s test capabilities and advocate for high-value investments in new test infrastructure, tools, and methods.

Key Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering field; advanced degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in test engineering, test operations, controls engineering, field engineering, or closely related roles supporting complex industrial hardware systems.
• Demonstrated experience operating, troubleshooting, developing high-temperature and/or high-power systems in environments such as energy, industrial processing, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, or other demanding hardware settings.
• Strong engineering fundamentals across thermal, fluids, electrical, and mechanical systems, with the ability to interpret data and diagnose failure modes in multidisciplinary equipment.
• Hands-on experience building, modifying, maintaining, and troubleshooting experimental or industrial equipment, including instrumentation, plumbing, electrical systems, and control hardware.
• Experience leading small technical teams, providing day-to-day direction to engineers and technicians and promoting a healthy team culture.
• Experience creating or improving structured test operations, such as SOPs, operating procedures, test plans, automation workflows, data pipelines, or standardized reporting methods.
• Proficient in and actively leveraging novel AI tools to increase efficiency in research, planning and execution.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with engineers, technicians, and operators to drive investigations from concept through execution and follow-through.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe execution in hazardous or operationally complex environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical findings clearly and drive decisions from data.
• Willingness to work onsite and flex hours as needed to support critical test execution, including 24/7 test operations and occasional travel to commercial and R&D sites.
  
  

Additional Qualifications Desired

• Hands-on commissioning experience on first-of-a-kind hardware, demonstration systems, or pilot-scale or greater industrial equipment.
• Experience with industrial controls, sensing and automation - PLCs, SCADA, analog and digital comms, 
• Experience with industrial process piping and electrical design, including wiring diagrams, P&IDs, instrumentation lists, etc.
• Experience developing test automation, scripting, or data analysis tools based in Python, JavaScript, etc. Experience leveraging AI for rapid development of such tools.
• Experience in a startup or fast-paced product development environment where priorities evolve quickly and teams are expected to operate with high ownership.

Work Location:  Onsite - San Jose, CA

Salary Range:  $154,000 USD - $193,000 USD

Salary Basis:  Annual

Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.

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Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior / Staff Systems Engineer - in San Jose - who is a self-driven, curious, and passionate engineer to join our Technology Development team and help deliver zero-carbon industrial heat and power through our novel solid-state thermal battery.

This is a deeply collaborative role at the heart of system innovation. You will work across disciplines to shape the architecture and operating philosophy of Antora’s future products and projects. Using first-principles modeling, data analysis, and real-world performance insights, you will help accelerate Antora’s mission to decarbonize industry at scale.

Roles & Responsibilities

System analysis and modeling
Develop first-principles–based models to analyze the architecture and operating behavior of Antora’s thermal storage systems. Use these models to deepen system understanding, uncover tradeoffs, and identify opportunities for performance improvement.

New concept evaluation
Propose, evaluate, and model next-generation system architectures and operating strategies for Antora’s thermal battery.

System architecture design
Lead the development and implementation of new system architectures and operational philosophies, from early concept through validation.

Performance validation
Analyze data from commercial project sites and Antora’s in-house test facilities to refine and validate models, enabling accurate prediction of future system performance.

Cross-functional collaboration
Work closely with commercial, engineering, and field teams to understand how the thermal battery operates in practice and how it creates value for customers and other stakeholders.

Key Qualifications

Senior Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree plus 6+ years of experience, or
• Master’s degree plus 2+ years of experience, or
• PhD in a technical field such as mechanical engineering, materials engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or physics

Staff Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree plus 10+ years of experience, or
• Master’s degree plus 8+ years of experience, or
• PhD plus 4+ years of experience in a technical field such as mechanical engineering, materials engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or physics

Technical Skills and Experience

• Strong fundamentals in first-principles systems analysis, thermodynamic cycles, energy balances, heat transfer, and gas systems
• Strong analytical modeling skills using Python or similar tools
• Experience owning or leading the architecture design of industrial-scale energy systems
• Ability to clearly communicate assumptions, methodology, and results to technical and non-technical leadership
• Ability to learn complex, interdisciplinary concepts quickly
• Enjoys tackling difficult, cross-functional problems in a collaborative environment

Additional Qualifications (Desired but Not Required)

• Experience working with high-temperature systems
• Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) or dynamic simulation tools (e.g., Simulink, HYSYS, Python/Modelica)
• Experience with FEA and/or CFD using commercial software such as Ansys or COMSOL
• Experience with techno-economic analysis

Work Location:  San Jose, CA

Salary Range:  $129,000 USD - $170,000 USD

Salary Basis:  Annual

Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.

Position Summary

We are seeking a self-driven, passionate Mechanical/Process Engineer to help deliver zero-carbon industrial heat and power through our novel solid-state thermal battery to work out of our location in San Jose, California. You’ll join a close-knit engineering team that values impact, humility, and collaboration, and that takes pride in building lasting relationships while tackling hard problems.

In this role, you will play a central part in optimizing Antora’s balance of plant (BOP) systems for both cost and performance. You will develop, own, and continuously refine cost models that integrate data from a wide range of technical and commercial sources. These models will serve as a core, iterative tool to guide the design and evolution of cost-optimized, high-performance plant processes and mechanical and electrical architectures.

You will also scope, define, and design BOP systems and equipment for Antora’s commercial thermal energy storage projects. As a key technical contributor within a fast-growing, cross-functional organization, your work will directly support the testing, deployment, and scaling of an innovative long-duration energy storage technology.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Create and own models for equipment, system and plant costs; continuously update models as data is gathered from our constructed projects
• Perform engineering trade-off case studies that balance performance, cost, and schedule to drive architectural alignment via quick (spreadsheet) and thorough (model-based) approaches.
• Work hand-in-hand with other engineering teams (SW/controls, battery engineering, project execution, etc.) at Antora to develop the simplest, lowest-cost, highest performing BOP system
• Define and own system process requirements and specifications, including heat & mass balance (HMB), Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).
• Review cross functional team designs (equipment specs, piping design, etc) to ensure they meet the process requirements.
• Participate in PHAs, HAZOP, and/or HAZID workshops.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelors or equivalent in an engineering field (e.g. chemical, mechanical, process,  industrial, etc.) and 8+ years’ experience in industrial applications engineering (oil & gas, chemicals, power plants, etc.)
• Experience designing or specifying industrial mechanical equipment such as: Pressure Vessels, Pumps, Heat Exchangers, Air Coolers, Fans, Tanks, Piping, Valves.
• Working knowledge of industrial mechanical design codes. ASME Section I and VIII, Div. 1, ASME B31.1 and B31.3, API 650, API 610, TEMA, ASTM.
• Working knowledge of electrical power distribution systems.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills, ability to think about problems from a first-principles perspective
• Experience working independently, as well as work in a team-orientated and fast-paced startup-like environments
• Proven ability to lead and operate comfortably across many engineering disciplines (e.g. mechanical, electrical, thermal, fluids, optical, controls)

Additional Qualifications Desired "Nice to have" but not required

• Deep engineering experience and intuition, ideally with background in: High-temperature thermal systems, Energy and power conversion, First principle engineering analyses
• Use of one or more of AutoCAD, Solidworks, COMSOL, ANSYS, Chemcad, Aspen EDR, HYSYS, HTRI
• Holds a PE in a related discipline

Work Location:  Onsite - San Jose, CA

Salary Range:  $104,000 USD - $155,000 USD

Salary Basis:  Annual

Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.

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Position Summary

We are seeking a self-driven and passionate individual to join our engineering and project execution team to deliver zero-carbon industrial heat and power with our novel solid state thermal battery. We are a tight-knit team that loves what we do and we strive to have an impact, working with humility and openness while building lifelong relationships along the way. 

As a Project Engineer, you will work on the balance-of-plant (BOP) systems for Antora Energy’s thermal energy storage projects across test and commercial sites. You will be a key technical member of a cross-functional and rapidly growing organization as we deploy our first commercial scale projects.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering resources, internal and external, to design, construct, commission, and troubleshoot the balance-of-plant system. 
• Ensure project technical documentation (PFD’s, P&IDs, SLDs, Cause & Effect, etc) are aligned across Antora engineering and external parties; including change management, RFIs, and final as-built drawings. Work with document control resources to facilitate required engineering reviews prior to documents being issued for construction.
• Review discipline design deliverables (Mechanical, Structural, Electrical) to confirm design requirements are met and facilitate successful field implementation.
• Review or create construction work plans and submittal packages. Support generation of commissioning plans and hand-over of Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) to the commissioning team. Support engineering in handing over documentation to the plant operations team. 
• Support the Supply Chain and Procurement teams by writing requests for proposals, reviewing quotes, and evaluating vendor technical capabilities.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager on project cost, schedule, and risks. Maintain the project action log and drive resolution of open items.
• Support engineering, construction, and commissioning phases of project by having an in-person presence for both ensuring proper coordination between technical resources and quality compliance to engineering design.
• Typical travel of 25%

Key Qualifications

• Bachelors or equivalent in an engineering field (e.g. civil, construction management, industrial, process, chemical, etc.) and/or 5+ years’ experience in industrial project engineering (oil & gas, chemicals, power plants, etc.).
• Have worked for, or with, EPC teams.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications. (PFD’s, P&IDs, SLDs, Cause & Effect, etc)
• Experience working independently, as well as working in a team-orientated and fast-paced startup-like environment.

Additional Qualifications Desired

• Experience in construction and commissioning of process plants or other industrial facilities.
• Proficient in using construction estimating practices, software and tools (ACCE, ICARUS).
• Familiarity with 3D CAD (Solidworks, Navisworks), 2D drawings (AutoCAD).
• Have a PE in a related discipline.
• Technical writing: equipment specifications and technical reports.
• Vendor and client relations.
• Managing contractors.

Work Location:  Onsite - San Jose, CA

Salary Range:  $165,000 USD - $180,000 USD

Salary Basis:  Annual

Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements.

In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.

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We're looking for a Senior Control System Engineer to join our team. You will develop and maintain control system documentation, including P&IDs, control narratives, I/O lists, loop diagrams, and cause-and-effect matrices for a large-scale electrolyzer system. You will work onsite/ hybrid at our San Jose, CA office, or you will work remotely from Houston, TX. You will report to the Director of Software Engineering.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain control system documentation, including P&IDs, control narratives, I/O lists, loop diagrams, and cause-and-effect matrices for large-scale electrolyzer systems
• Specify and design instrumentation systems, including preparation of datasheets, wiring schematics, and technical documentation to support procurement, installation, and commissioning
• Collaborate on the design and implementation of PLC and SCADA-based control systems, including I/O definition, logic development, and integration with process equipment
• Support the full safety lifecycle for Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), including participation in PHA/LOPA reviews, SIL determination, and development of SIF documentation and testing procedures
• Interface with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure instrumentation and controls meet functional requirements, safety standards, and compliance criteria
• Provide field and commissioning support for instrumentation and controls, including startup troubleshooting, loop checks, and system validation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related engineering discipline
• 8+ years of experience in instrumentation and controls engineering for industrial applications such as oil & gas, water treatment, or chemical processing
• Proficient in developing and interpreting instrumentation documentation including P&IDs, loop diagrams, I/O lists, control narratives, and cause-and-effect matrices
• Experience implementing or supporting Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), including SIL calculations, SIF lifecycle documentation, and participation in PHA/LOPA processes
• Familiarity with PLC and SCADA platforms and industrial control architectures, including I/O and communication protocols
• Knowledge of process instrumentation technologies, valve and transmitter specifications, and experience interfacing with vendors for design and procurement

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Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is based in San Jose, CA and requires 5 days/week in-office collaboration.

We are looking for a Failure Analysis (FA) Engineer to be in charge of analyzing failures from product development and field uses to ensure that issues are addressed to meet our product reliability targets. We are looking for someone with strong FA skills and is able to execute end-to-end failure analysis at component (e.g. PCBAs, actuators), module (e.g. hand, battery pack), and system (robot) levels. 

Responsibilities:

• Analyze robot and component failures from test and field to find root cause of failure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including ME/EE Design, Manufacturing, System Integration, SW/FW, and CMs to find and implement corrective actions (CA).
• Implement best FA practices and streamline FA processes to minimize FA to CA time.
• Identify and procure FA equipment and contribute to in-house FA Lab build and improvement.
• Supervise and drive supplier FAs.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 year experience in hardware failure analysis in robotic, automotive, or consumer industry.
• Understand typical hardware failure modes, mechanisms, FA determination methods, and mitigations, such as fracture (overload vs. fatigue), glue delamination, contamination, corrosion, solder crack, etc.
• Real world product development and FA experience in at least 2 relevant areas such as PCBA, battery cell/pack, harness/connector, metals, plastics, actuator/moving part.
• Possess at least some of following physical FA skills and familiarity in using relevant equipment:
• Optical inspection w/ Keyence microscope.
• Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) material analysis
• SEM/EDS imaging and elemental analysis
• CT, X-ray and interpret the data (VGStudio experience preferred)
• FTIR chemical analysis and interpret the result
• Mechanical cross-sectioning of PCBAs
• Mechanical assembly / teardown using torque tools.
• Electrical triage based on circuit diagram and using tools such as DMM, lock-in IR thermography, oscilloscope, probe station, function generator, IV-Tracing, TDR.
• Instron material testing system.

Bonus Qualification:

• CATIA V6 experience for viewing ME design CAD.
• Altium experience for viewing EE PCBA design.
• Experience in specifying and building a FA lab.
• Experience with high volume manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $120,000 - $250,000 annually.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.