Sr BMS Integration 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 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 Lead electrical and software integration of Archer’s Battery Management System (BMS), an integral part of the energy storage system (ESS) powering Archer’s FAA type certified eVTOL airtaxi Bring-up battery systems from prototype bucks to mass production Test and troubleshoot electrical and software interfaces, providing direct feedback to part owners Work with the ESS team to ensure functional and performance requirements are met Work with Avionics, GNC, and Software teams to ensure interface requirements are met Specify test milestones and create test plans to support integration of the ESS into the aircraft Specify test resources and equipment necessary to perform internal testing What You Need BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field 5+ years of experience in a related field Demonstrated experience in developing product from start to finish Knowledge of high voltage circuit protection, insulation standards, and safety regulations Experience with industry standard communication protocols (RS-422/485, CAN, Ethernet, SPI) Experience with both digital and analog signals Familiarity with CPLD, FPGA, and microcontroller operation Knowledge of lithium-ion batteries, DC fast chargers, electric motors, and DCDC converters Able to troubleshoot circuit diagrams, hardware, and software and propose solutions to root cause issues Able to use variety of mechanical (crimping, soldering, connector systems) and electrical (DMM, hipot, isolation tester, network analyzer) tools Excellent organizational and communication skills Bonus Qualifications Experience with high voltage battery systems Experience with new product development in regulated industries (e.g., aviation, medical devices) Knowledge of FAA aircraft certification requirements for Part 23 aircraft Experience with DO-160, DO-178C, and DO-254 standards Experience with ARP4754 development process Experience with ISO 26262, ISO 15118, SAE J1772 standards 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 $148,000 - $185,000. 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.