Battery Thermal Systems Engineer

Archer; San Jose (CA); In loco; USD 144.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Archer is seeking an engineer in San Jose, CA to conduct thermal analysis and simulation of battery packs for our all-electric VTOL programs. You will develop efficient workflows, design thermal management solutions, and collaborate across mechanical, electrical, and control teams.

You will use CFD/CAE tools (STAR-CCM+ or Ansys Fluent), apply heat transfer and thermodynamics knowledge, and document findings in reports. Prior EVTOL or HV battery experience is a plus.

Competenze

• Experience with CFD/CAE toolchains and battery thermal modelling.
• Strong foundation in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics.
• Programming experience in Python or Matlab/Simulink.

Mansioni

• Conduct thermal analysis and simulation of battery packs and modules.
• Develop efficient simulation methods and workflows.
• Design and optimize battery thermal management systems (e.g., cooling plates, HV battery TBMs).
• Plan and execute thermal testing to validate and improve models.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, control, and systems engineering teams.
• Document results, design recommendations, and testing outcomes in reports and presentations.

Conoscenze

CFD/CAE knowledge

Heat transfer

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Programming (Python/ Matlab/ Simulink)

Technical communication

Strumenti

STAR-CCM+

Ansys Fluent

Descrizione del lavoro

Archer is seeking an engineer in San Jose, CA to conduct thermal analysis and simulation of battery packs for our all-electric VTOL programs. You will develop efficient workflows, design thermal management solutions, and collaborate across mechanical, electrical, and control teams.

You will use CFD/CAE tools (STAR-CCM+ or Ansys Fluent), apply heat transfer and thermodynamics knowledge, and document findings in reports. Prior EVTOL or HV battery experience is a plus.