Senior Battery & BMS Test Engineer - eVTOL

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Aviation in San Jose, CA seeks an experienced Battery Testing Engineer to advance the eVTOL program. You will lead system and integration testing of Batteries and BMS, develop test plans, and create data-driven reports for FAA submission.

Candidates should have a BS in engineering and 5+ years in battery design, BMS testing, high voltage systems, and DAQ experience. Proficiency in LabVIEW, Python, Altium, and CAN tools is required; base pay ranges from $144k to $180k per year.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in battery design, BMS/controls, battery testing, or related testing environ.
• Experience with DO-160G, DO-311A, UN 38.3 or applicable test standards.
• Experience with Battery Pack and BMS testing and high voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems and integration testing of prototype and certified Batteries or BMS components for eVTOL.
• Collaborate with BMS, Controls, Engines, Flight teams to develop/test plans for flight-critical hardware.
• Develop test plans, execute tests, and support regression testing.
• Create FAA submission reports and contribute to certification artifacts.

Skills

Battery testing

BMS/Controls

DAW systems

Education

BS in Computer/Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium

LabVIEW

Python

CANoe

CANalyzer

PCAN

Job description

Archer Aviation in San Jose, CA seeks an experienced Battery Testing Engineer to advance the eVTOL program. You will lead system and integration testing of Batteries and BMS, develop test plans, and create data-driven reports for FAA submission.

Candidates should have a BS in engineering and 5+ years in battery design, BMS testing, high voltage systems, and DAQ experience. Proficiency in LabVIEW, Python, Altium, and CAN tools is required; base pay ranges from $144k to $180k per year.