Senior HV BMS Engineer for Electric Aircraft

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, located in San Jose, California, seeks a BMS Electrical Engineer responsible for hardware designs for the battery management system of all-electric aircraft. The role involves leading PCB designs, collaborating with mechanical and software teams, and ensuring safety goals are met.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and 3+ years of relevant experience, especially with high voltage systems. The compensation for this role ranges from $144,000 to $185,000.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience designing and verifying complex electrical circuits.
• Experience with high voltage battery systems and BMS electronics.
• Detailed knowledge of PCB design rules including IPC‑610 / 2221 / 2222.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of BMS PCBAs through their full lifecycle.
• Ensure BMS hardware seamlessly integrates into the battery pack.
• Design circuits for diagnostic coverage and fault-tolerance.
• Own PCBA bring-up and verification.
• Support software development related to new circuits.

Skills

Designing complex electrical circuits

High voltage battery systems

BMS electronics

Circuit simulation tools

PCB design rules

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Troubleshooting skills

Education

BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Tools

Altium Designer

LTSpice

Job description

Archer, located in San Jose, California, seeks a BMS Electrical Engineer responsible for hardware designs for the battery management system of all-electric aircraft. The role involves leading PCB designs, collaborating with mechanical and software teams, and ensuring safety goals are met.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and 3+ years of relevant experience, especially with high voltage systems. The compensation for this role ranges from $144,000 to $185,000.