Battery Cell Modeling Engineer for EVs & Aerospace

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer in San Jose, California is seeking a motivated cell modeling engineer to help develop some of the most accurate battery cell models in the industry. You will join the Battery Cell Engineering team to build, validate, and maintain models describing electrical behavior over a cell's operational life.

You’ll write test plans to parameterize models, maintain data pipelines, and collaborate with BMS and vehicle simulation teams to close gaps in model accuracy and implementation.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or similar.
• Experience developing battery cell electrical models.
• Experience characterizing and describing degradation of battery cells.
• Proficiency with MATLAB and Python.
• Experience with battery cell testing and data analysis.
• A product-oriented approach and understanding of how your work impacts vehicle performance.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize equivalent circuit models that accurately describe cell electrical behavior over a wide variety of operational conditions and over life.
• Develop models that characterize and predict cell aging and degradation.
• Write test plans to parameterize cell models and validate model accuracy.
• Develop and maintain cell test databases and data pipelines.
• Work cross-functionally with BMS and vehicle simulation teams to identify and close gaps in model accuracy or implementation.

Skills

Battery modeling

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MS or PhD in Materials Science

Tools

MATLAB

Python

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Job description

Archer in San Jose, California is seeking a motivated cell modeling engineer to help develop some of the most accurate battery cell models in the industry. You will join the Battery Cell Engineering team to build, validate, and maintain models describing electrical behavior over a cell's operational life.

You’ll write test plans to parameterize models, maintain data pipelines, and collaborate with BMS and vehicle simulation teams to close gaps in model accuracy and implementation.