Sr. Staff Test Engineer, Electric Engine Lead

Archer Aviation Inc

San Jose, CA

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
San Jose, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Archer Aviation Operating Corp. Complete reliability and certification tests on electric engines (motor, gearbox and inverter assemblies) for Archers eVTOL aircraft. Create detailed test plans and work across groups within the engine department to complete the testing. Lead a team of test engineers to execute the testing on schedule. Develop, design, and procure complete testing setups for DO-160 environmental tests, engine design verification test, and hardware in the loop (HIL) verification tests. Perform and supervise high voltage and power electronics testing, design, build and run high voltage lab test equipment. Supervise and complete hardware in the loop (HIL) regression testing. Develop the digital testing infrastructure for data storage and analysis. Analyze and present test data in clear dashboards and failure summaries. Document test results in clear reports to assist in certifying Archers aircraft. Follow safety procedures for operating with and around high voltage systems. Investigate and lead device failure analysis to determine root cause and drive product improvements.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Masterss degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Test Engineer, Systems Engineer, or related job title in which 7 years of experience with High Voltage testing on batteries or power electronics systems, high voltage and high power test setup development, high voltage safety (NFPA 70E or equivalent), High voltage systems testing, high voltage systems integration, software regression testing, hardware in the loop (HIL) testing, system failure root cause analysis, writing test reports, National Instruments, LabVIEW, and MATLAB experience was gained.

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Archer Aviation Inc