Senior Electric Powertrain Simulation Engineer (VTOL)

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer is seeking a Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer, Powertrain, to advance all-electric propulsion for its San Jose-based team. The role emphasizes high-fidelity powertrain simulations and integrating models with vehicle teams to support certification and performance optimization.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a related field and at least four years of experience in simulation, controls, and modeling, with hands-on coding in C and production-grade MATLAB/Simulink workflows.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or closely related field.
• 4 years of experience with simulation, controls, coding, optimization, model architecture, and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-fidelity powertrain simulation models including electric motors, batteries, inverters, transmissions, and thermal management systems.
• Conduct vehicle-level trade studies and optimization analyses to maximize efficiency, performance, and range.
• Update powertrain electrical, thermal, and performance model fidelity based on dynamometer, track, and real-world test data to support vehicle certification.
• Conduct design and analysis activities to verify business and regulatory requirements will be met with high confidence.
• Develop efficient, optimized code for real-time and faster-than-real-time simulation applications.
• Translate MATLAB/Simulink models into production C code.
• Integrate physical powertrain models with vehicle simulation team for complete system analysis.
• Collaborate with controls, hardware, and test teams to validate simulation results against physical systems.
• Support model-based design workflows and continuous integration processes.

Skills

Powertrain simulation

MATLAB/Simulink

C coding

Controls design

Thermal management

Education

Master’s degree in Physics or Electrical/Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

C programming

Job description

Archer is seeking a Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer, Powertrain, to advance all-electric propulsion for its San Jose-based team. The role emphasizes high-fidelity powertrain simulations and integrating models with vehicle teams to support certification and performance optimization.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a related field and at least four years of experience in simulation, controls, and modeling, with hands-on coding in C and production-grade MATLAB/Simulink workflows.