Thermal Analysis Engineer, Battery

Responsibilities

• Conduct thermal analysis and simulation of battery packs and modules using CAE tools.
• Develop efficient simulation methods and workflows.
• Design and optimize battery thermal management systems (e.g., cold plates, phase change materials) for performance and safety.
• Plan and execute thermal testing to validate and improve models.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, control, and systems engineering teams to integrate thermal solutions and models.
• Document results, design recommendations, and testing outcomes in reports and presentations.
• What you need:
• Familiarity with CFD/CAE tools (e.g., STAR-CCM+ or Ansys Fluent).
• Strong foundation in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and electrical fundamentals.
• Understanding of numerical methods and simulation workflows.
• Familiarity with programming (Python or Matlab/Simulink).
• Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Bonus skills:
• Experience with eVTOLs or other electric aircraft programs.
• Experience with Thermal Management System design for high-voltage (HV) Battery.
• Experience with software development best practices, including Git, CICD, and Conda.
• Experience with experimental data processing and reduction techniques.
• Knowledge of model verification, validation, calibration, and uncertainty quantification.
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• Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Benefits

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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