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 100 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:
In the BMS HW/SW Integration Engineer role, you will integrate software and hardware designs for Archer’s high voltage battery management and charging systems and verify its functionality – enabling the use of electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft for urban air mobility.
Specifically, you will
- own BMS hardware verification throughout the development cycle, from prototype PCBAs to aircraft integration,
- work hands-on in the lab to set up equipment and instrumentation, developing test fixtures as needed,
- troubleshoot and resolve hardware-software issues cross-functionally,
- develop automated testing of hardware diagnostic features, and
- maintain traceability between requirements and test results, producing required artifacts to support software certification.
What You Need:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Ability to troubleshoot circuit diagrams, hardware, and software to determine root cause issues and propose solutions
- Understanding of interactions between hardware and firmware drivers
- Knowledge of schematic design and PCB layout
- Ability to use a variety of mechanical (crimping, soldering, connector systems) and electrical (digital multimeter, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.) tools
- Familiarity with microcontroller peripheral interfaces, including SPI, CAN, UART, and their related debugging tools
- Proficiency in scripting languages, e.g., Python
- Experience with requirement management tools
- Excellent organization and communication skills
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience with high voltage battery systems
- Experience with new product development in regulated industries (e.g., aviation, medical devices)
- Experience with DO-178C software verification and ARP4754 development process
- Experience with ISO 26262, ISO 15118, and SAE J1772 standards
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 $134,000 - $168,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
