Sr. BMS Electrical 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 Design printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) for Archer’s Battery Management System (BMS), an integral part of the energy storage system (ESS) powering Archer’s FAA type certified eVTOL airtaxi. Lead all phases of design, including schematic capture, layout, routing, symbol and footprint creation, generation of Gerber files, assembly drawings, and other required PCB fabrication drawings and files. Design multi-layer and flexible PCBs using industry standard techniques (IPC), ensuring consideration for Design for Manufacturing. Contribute to overall process and workflow development between engineering and design. Support PCB bring-up, validation, system validation, and manufacturing at scale. Create and release documentation for PCB fabrication. What You Need BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field 3+ years of experience designing and verifying complex electrical circuits Experience with high voltage battery systems and BMS electronics Experience using schematic capture (e.g. Altium Designer or Xpedition) and circuit simulation software Detailed knowledge of PCB design rules including IPC-610 / 2221 / 2222 Design for manufacturing processes: soldering, component bonding, and conformal coating techniques Full life cycle development from layout to manufacturing Ability to perform lab work (prototyping, soldering, building) and PCBA rework Excellent organizational, communication, and troubleshooting skills Bonus Qualifications Experience with new product development in regulated industries (e.g., aviation, medical devices) Python/Matlab or C/C++ programming skills Knowledge of FAA aircraft certification requirements for Part 23 aircraft Experience with DO-160G and DO-254 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 $108,000 - $135,000. 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.