Senior Mechanical Engineer, Battery HV Distribution SJ

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Battery HV Distribution - (SJ2026KM)

San Jose, California, United States

Archer is an aerospace company dedicated to building an all‑electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. We design, manufacture, and operate an all‑electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

We value diversity and aim to create an equitable and inclusive environment that celebrates all team members.

• Own mechanical design components of the energy and power dense ESS for future battery pack design powering Archer’s FAA type certified eVTOL air taxi.
• Develop designs meeting the required mechanical, electrical, and thermal specifications unique to a lithium‑ion battery system.
• Utilize lightweight materials and clever packaging solutions to reduce weight.
• Perform hand calculations of designs followed by optimization in FEA software packages.
• Work with the test and integration teams to ensure performance requirements are met at both the bench and aircraft levels.
• Support with sustaining efforts on current battery design.
• Conduct basic testing and validation of battery systems and components.
• Design and build prototypes to prove out design concepts.
• Conduct failure analysis and troubleshooting of battery systems related to your components.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Minimum Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum Experience:
  
  2 years of experience in mechanical design, HV systems and design practices, CAD/tolerance stack/GD&T, and developing parts with various manufacturing processes in aerospace, energy, or automotive companies.

We are offering $184,500 to $193,725 per year.

Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Archer is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.