Sr. Battery Test Engineer

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.What you'll do:Perform Electrical & Environmental testing of prototype and certified batteries for the eVTOL aircraftCollaborate with teams across the company to develop test plans and execute on those plans for flight critical hardwarePerform Acceptance Testing on Modules,Battery Packs, and Charge Port AssembliesDesign sub-scale test rigs for mechanical and environmental tests requiring pcba/hardware and software developmentDesign and deploy custom test equipment and controllersDesign bespoke test equipment and test automation software to support cross functional battery R&D testingMechanical design of test rigs in NX CAD softwareDevelopment of LabVIEW, Python, and other test development toolsAnalyze test data and share with engineering teamsDevelop automated test equipment as neededDevelop novel test procedures and execute testingCreate reports for submission to the FAA.What you need:BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field8+ years of experience in a battery design, testing environment, or equipment designExperience testing Battery Pack Electrically & MechanicallyExperience with high voltage systems: cars, aircraft, etc.Experience with LabVIEWExperience with a wide variety of DAQ systems (National Instruments is a plus)Experience with MATLAB and PythonDemonstrated project execution experienceDemonstrated knowledge of hands-on experience with electrical & mechanical systemsPositive can-do attitudeBonus Qualifications:Ability to travel to test facilitiesExperience with Battery ManufacturingHands-on experience wearing multiple hats in a fast-paced environmentDemonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervisionProficient in DO-160G, DO-311A, UN 38.3 or applicable test standards for test planning, setup, and executionExperience with Chroma, Keysight, National Instruments, and/or other Test SystemsExperience with Environmental test equipmentAt Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $144,000 - $189,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer's People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.