What you'll do:
Perform Electrical & Environmental testing of prototype and certified batteries for the eVTOL aircraft. Collaborate with teams across the company to develop test plans and execute on those plans for flight critical hardware. Perform Acceptance Testing on Modules, Battery Packs, and Charge Port Assemblies. Design sub-scale test rigs for mechanical and environmental tests requiring pcba/hardware and software development. Design and deploy custom 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. Analyze test data and share with engineering teams. Develop automated test equipment as needed. Develop novel test procedures and execute testing. Create reports for submission to the FAA.
What you need:
BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field 8+ years of experience in a battery design, testing environment, or equipment design Experience testing Battery Pack Electrically & Mechanically Experience with high voltage systems: cars, aircraft, etc. Experience with LabVIEW Experience with a wide variety of DAQ systems (National Instruments is a plus) Experience with MATLAB and Python Demonstrated project execution experience Demonstrated knowledge of hands-on experience with electrical & mechanical systems Positive can-do attitude
Bonus Qualifications:
Ability to travel to test facilities Experience with Battery Manufacturing Hands-on experience wearing multiple hats in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision Proficient in DO-160G, DO-311A, UN 38.3 or applicable test standards for test planning, setup, and execution Experience with Chroma, Keysight, National Instruments, and/or other Test Systems Experience with Environmental test equipment
At 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.