Battery Abuse Test Engineer

Archer Aviation•San Jose, CA

59d•$124,000 - $168,000

About The Position

What you'll do: Perform Environmental & Mechanical 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 Perform Shock & Vibration testing Perform Humidity, Waterproofness, Fluid testing Mechanical design of test rigs 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 2-7 years of experience in a battery design or testing environment Experience testing Battery Pack Electrically & Mechanically Experience with high voltage systems: cars, aircraft, etc. Experience with reliability testing on high current power systems Experience with a wide variety of DAQ systems 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 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 $124,000 - $168,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer's People Team at [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Requirements

BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
2-7 years of experience in a battery design or testing environment
Experience testing Battery Pack Electrically & Mechanically
Experience with high voltage systems: cars, aircraft, etc.
Experience with reliability testing on high current power systems
Experience with a wide variety of DAQ systems
Experience with MATLAB and Python
Demonstrated project execution experience
Demonstrated knowledge of hands-on experience with electrical & mechanical systems
Positive can-do attitude

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform Environmental & Mechanical 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
Perform Shock & Vibration testing
Perform Humidity, Waterproofness, Fluid testing
Mechanical design of test rigs
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.