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Sr. Battery Test Engineer - Abuse

Archer

San Jose, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$134,000–$174,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Automation Systems, Aviation Industry, Battery Engineering, Business Growth, Business Strategy, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, Chemical Engineering, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Design Services, Diversity, Electrical Engineering, Employee Retention, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Hardware Development, High Voltage (HV), LabVIEW Programming Language, Leadership, MATLAB, Manufacturing, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Testing, Preventative Maintenance, Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA), Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Programming Tools, Prototyping, Purchasing/Procurement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Reporting Skills, Research & Development (R&D), Siemens PLM Software NX (fka UGS NX), Software Administration, Software Development, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Test Automation, Test Data, Test Design, Test Equipment, Test Equipment Design, Test Fixtures, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Tools, Testing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
San Jose, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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

  • Formulate, Lead, and Execute cell, module, and battery pack abuse testing to include Thermal Runaway, Short Circuit, Over-Temperature, Overcharge, and Overdischarge
  • Perform data analysis and create reports
  • Design sub-scale and full scale test rigs for Safety/Abuse tests requiring pcba/hardware and software development
  • Design and deploy custom thermal abuse test equipment and controllers
  • Design bespoke test equipment and test automation software to support cross functional battery R&D testing
  • Mechanical design of test rigs in NX CAD software
  • Development of LabVIEW, Python, and other test development tools
  • Support small scale buck and prototype builds
  • Support troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of battery test equipment and setups
  • Support failure review efforts
  • Perform cell, buck, and pack teardown with the battery engineering team
  • Develop novel test procedures and execute testing
  • Create reports for submission to the FAA. 

What You Need

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in cell and battery abuse testing within an engineering or manufacturing industry
  • High Voltage experience
  • Hands-on experience with cell test/data monitoring, battery module and/or pack test/data monitoring
  • Design experience of fixtures, test setups, and procuring parts
  • Experience with PCAN Explorer or CANalyzer applications and the HW used with the applications
  • Hands-on experience preparing samples for test
  • Experience successfully writing SOPs and Test Plans
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Experience with a wide variety of DAQ systems
  • Experience with MATLAB and Python

Bonus Qualifications

  • Ability to travel to test facilities
  • Masters degree in engineering
  • Experience with Battery Manufacturing
  • Expert in LabView development applications
  • Experience with high voltage systems: cars, aircraft, etc.
  • Experience with DO-160G, DO-311A, UN 38.3, SAEJ2464
  • Experience with data analysis
  • Experience with Thermal Runaway setup and testing
  • Experience with AVL, Arbin, Neware, Chroma, and/or other Test Cycler Systems or Bi-Directional Power Supplies

At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $134,000 - $174,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by 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.
Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to 

People@archer.com

. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.

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