Sr. Staff Engineer, Battery Cell Stack

Archer • San Jose, CA

1d • Onsite

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. They are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise. Archer is dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces differences and supports all team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably in high voltage battery design for automotive or aerospace.
• Strong engineering fundamentals (structural design, materials, heat transfer, fluids, etc.).
• Solid background in CAD (NX preferred), tolerance stack analysis, and 2D drafting with GD&T.
• Experience developing parts with various manufacturing processes in both prototype and mass production settings.
• Ability to use simplified tools, calculations, and CAE to quickly drive development.
• Hands-on prototype and build experience.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design of high voltage battery pack components across commercial and defense aircraft programs.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders including CAE engineers, quality, testing, supply chain, and manufacturing.
• Provide hands-on prototyping, building, and root cause support throughout the design cycle.
• Work closely with integration and certification teams to ensure the product meets all FAA certification requirements.
• Push conventional battery design boundaries to meet stringent aerospace application requirements.
• Establish design standards and best practices for battery design at Archer.
• Mentor early career battery design engineers.
• Develop the battery hardware technology roadmap for future applications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees