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Sr. Battery Test Engineer

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archer56 logoArcher56 · San Jose, CA
$144K–$189K/yrFull-timeOn-site1mo ago30+ days old, may be filled
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Responsibilities

  • Perform Electrical & Environmental testing of prototype and certified batteries for the eVTOL aircraft
  • Collaborate with teams across the company to develop test plans and execute on those plans for flight critical hardware
  • Perform Acceptance Testing on Modules,Battery Packs, and Charge Port Assemblies
  • Design sub-scale test rigs for mechanical and environmental tests requiring pcba/hardware and software development
  • Design and deploy custom test equipment and controllers
  • Design bespoke test equipment and test automation software to support cross functional battery R&D testing
  • Mechanical design of test rigs in NX CAD software
  • Development of LabVIEW, Python, and other test development tools
  • Analyze test data and share with engineering teams
  • Develop automated test equipment as needed
  • Develop novel test procedures and execute testing
  • Create reports for submission to the FAA.
  • What you need:
  • BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in a battery design, testing environment, or equipment design
  • Experience testing Battery Pack Electrically & Mechanically
  • Experience with high voltage systems: cars, aircraft, etc.
  • Experience with LabVIEW
  • Experience with a wide variety of DAQ systems (National Instruments is a plus)
  • Experience with MATLAB and Python
  • Demonstrated project execution experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of hands-on experience with electrical & mechanical systems
  • Positive can-do attitude
  • Bonus Qualifications:
  • Ability to travel to test facilities
  • Experience with Battery Manufacturing
  • Hands-on experience wearing multiple hats in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision
  • Proficient in DO-160G, DO-311A, UN 38.3 or applicable test standards for test planning, setup, and execution
  • Experience with Chroma, Keysight, National Instruments, and/or other Test Systems
  • Experience with Environmental test equipment
  • Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy .
  • Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Benefits

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Additional Information

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.


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