Sr. Electrical Integration Engineer

Archer • San Jose, CA

5h • $144,000 - $188,000

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.
The Electrical Engineering Team at Archer is seeking a Senior Electrical Integration Engineer to lead the integration and testing of powertrain electrical systems, focusing on power electronics, battery management systems, dynamometers, and actuators.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in high-power electrical system integration.
• Strong experience integrating inverters/converters, BMS, and high-voltage distribution.
• Deep understanding of junction box design including busbars, IGBT modules, solid-state relays, and high-current connectors.
• Hands-on experience with dynamometer testing and performance validation of electric powertrains.
• Experience with high-voltage safety architectures.
• Experience with software automation tools for test scripting and data acquisition (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB).
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills for high-power electrical systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with aerospace or automotive high-voltage integration and certification standards such as DO-160 or ISO 26262.
• Familiarity with IGBT gate drivers, solid-state relay control, and power switching topologies.
• Experience with CAD tools for electrical layout and harness design.
• Passion for aviation and electric propulsion.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical integration of inverters/converters, BMS, actuators, and HV/LV distribution systems.
• Design and validate junction boxes including busbars, IGBT modules, solid-state relays, contactors, fusing, and high-current connectors.
• Integrate and commission dynamometer test systems including instrumentation, power supplies, cooling, and data acquisition.
• Decompose operational profiles into power requirements and validate electrical performance through rigorous testing.
• Troubleshoot complex high-power electrical issues hands-on with junction boxes, BMS, dynos, and power distribution systems.
• Develop test automation scripts and tools to streamline integration testing and data analysis.
• Collaborate with power electronics, BMS, software, mechanical, and thermal teams to resolve integration challenges.
• Ensure compliance with safety and certification standards for high-voltage aviation systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level