Mechanical Engineer, Charging

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 for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph 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 Responsible for the fast charging and cooling equipment necessary for high throughput operation of Archer’s energy and power dense battery system powering our FAA type certified eVTOL airtaxi Develop the charging infrastructure to enable efficient conversion and distribution of high voltage DC power for charging Archer’s aircraft Develop the cooling infrastructure to provide fast charge thermal management during charge of Archer’s battery pack Perform trade off analysis of design options to balance performance, cost, and local regulations. Evaluate industry regulations, standards, and trends to determine the appropriate charge interface per market location Work with the business development team to create the strategy for deployment of Archer’s charging network at scale Work closely with the battery pack mechanical, electrical, BMS, and thermal teams to understand the charging and cooling requirements necessary  Work with the air vehicle, operations, and styling team to optimize charging optics and chargeport styling Guide the procurement, build, and testing of power conversion and cooling equipment including setting up equipment and performing characterization tests What You Need BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years or MS with 5+ years of experience in related fields Experience with high voltage DC fast charging standards and deployment at scale Experience with electric vehicle thermal management systems Working knowledge of IEC, NEC, UL installed electrical infrastructure regulations Electrical integration experience including electrical circuit analysis and high voltage safety. Experience in CAD software (Siemens NX, CATIA V5/6) and MBD tools (MATLAB, Amesim) Experience with charging specific heat transfer design solutions (liquid cooling, forced convection) Excellent organizational and communication skills Bonus Qualifications eVTOL experience FAA certification experience Experience in launching product (start to finish)    "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 $180,000-$225,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience." 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.