Archer
Sr. Battery Controls & Verification Engineer
Archer, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Sr. Battery Controls & Verification 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 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:
In the Sr./Staff Battery Controls & Verification Engineer role, you will be responsible for developing Archer's high voltage battery controls system algorithms and verifying BMS safety-critical functionality enabling the use of electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft for urban air mobility. Your deliverables will span all phases of the product development life cycle: development, implementation, validation, and continuous improvement. Specifically, you will be responsible for: BMS Functional Verification Development & Execution Battery Controls Algorithm & Model Based Development What You Need:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineer, Computer Science, or related field 6+ years of experience with battery management system controls development and/or verification Comprehensive understanding of BMS principles, algorithms, and functionalities Experience with model based software development using MATLAB/Simulink Experience with functional and non-functional requirement definition for high voltage battery systems Experience with new product development in regulated industries (e.g., aviation, medical devices) Experience with ARP-4754A, DO-178C, DO-331 Significant experience with requirement and test management tools (e.g., Polarion, Jira) Excellent organizational skills, clear written and verbal communication, and collaborative mindset Self-motivated with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks Collaborative mindset, willingness to step in and support where needed Passion for learning and problem solving Bonus Qualifications:
Experience with high voltage battery systems Experience with eVTOL aircraft and a deep understanding of the role of various aircraft subsystems including an electric powertrain Experience executing formal validation and verification activities in a civil aerospace program Experience with dSPACE, Vector CAN tools Experience using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models and tools Good understanding of aviation protocols (Primarily ARINC 429, Ethernet, RS-232/RS-422, Discretes, Analogs, CAN) Experience with Agile development methods Familiarity with or a passion for aviation Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications. 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 $134,400 - $168,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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 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:
In the Sr./Staff Battery Controls & Verification Engineer role, you will be responsible for developing Archer's high voltage battery controls system algorithms and verifying BMS safety-critical functionality enabling the use of electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft for urban air mobility. Your deliverables will span all phases of the product development life cycle: development, implementation, validation, and continuous improvement. Specifically, you will be responsible for: BMS Functional Verification Development & Execution Battery Controls Algorithm & Model Based Development What You Need:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineer, Computer Science, or related field 6+ years of experience with battery management system controls development and/or verification Comprehensive understanding of BMS principles, algorithms, and functionalities Experience with model based software development using MATLAB/Simulink Experience with functional and non-functional requirement definition for high voltage battery systems Experience with new product development in regulated industries (e.g., aviation, medical devices) Experience with ARP-4754A, DO-178C, DO-331 Significant experience with requirement and test management tools (e.g., Polarion, Jira) Excellent organizational skills, clear written and verbal communication, and collaborative mindset Self-motivated with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks Collaborative mindset, willingness to step in and support where needed Passion for learning and problem solving Bonus Qualifications:
Experience with high voltage battery systems Experience with eVTOL aircraft and a deep understanding of the role of various aircraft subsystems including an electric powertrain Experience executing formal validation and verification activities in a civil aerospace program Experience with dSPACE, Vector CAN tools Experience using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) models and tools Good understanding of aviation protocols (Primarily ARINC 429, Ethernet, RS-232/RS-422, Discretes, Analogs, CAN) Experience with Agile development methods Familiarity with or a passion for aviation Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications. 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 $134,400 - $168,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.