Cell Test Engineer Intern
About The Position
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. This internship is a part of a 10-week full-time summer internship program opportunity. This role will be based at Archer’s headquarters in San Jose, California and relocation or housing will not be provided. Archer is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join Archer. This internship provides a hands-on opportunity to gain practical experience within the Cell Engineering team.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a master’s or bachelor’s degree program related to engineering, manufacturing, computer science, physics or a related field at an accredited university
- First principles understanding of electrical circuits, heat transfer, and basic control systems
- Good proficiency writing in Python for data analysis and/or feedback control systems
- Experience with Arduino or similar microcontrollers; basic proficiency writing in C/C++
- High regard for designing systems around human experience and safety
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
Nice To Haves
- Battery knowledge and experience is a plus
- Familiarity with CAD software like NX (preferred)/SolidWorks/AutoCAD
- Experience using version control systems (Git, Bitbucket) to manage a project codebase
- Experience with SQL
Responsibilities
- Work closely with a small team of engineers on creative solutions to collect and analyze data to best characterize lithium-ion battery cells and how to best utilize them in Archer’s eVTOL aircraft
- Develop software and firmware to control and monitor our in-house designed battery testing fixture
- Perform electrical characterization tests on lithium-ion battery cells using battery cell cyclers
- Analyze data to evaluate performance of battery cells and battery cell testing fixtures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
