BMS Integration Engineer

San Jose, California, United States 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. What You’ll Do: In the BMS Integration Engineer role, you will own integration of hardware and software for Archer’s high voltage battery management system (BMS). Your deliverables will span all phases of the product development life cycle: development, implementation, validation, and continuous improvement. Specifically, you will…

Work closely with hardware engineers and software developers to bring up new features in the lab
Translate schematics + datasheets into pseudocode, timing diagrams, and interface specs
Work hands-on in the lab to set up equipment and instrumentation as-needed
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware-software issues cross-functionally
Work with battery test team and mechanical teams to support critical battery pack tests on test sites
Develop automated fault injection tests and fixtures to exercise safety-critical diagnostics
Consolidate design feedback to inform design for subsequent versions of the BMS hardware

What You Need:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
Understanding of interactions between hardware and firmware drivers
Knowledge of schematic design and PCB layout
Familiar with lab equipment such as oscilloscope, logic analyzer, soldering tools, crimp tools
Familiarity with microcontroller peripheral interfaces, including SPI, CAN, UART
Proficiency in scripting languages, e.g., Python
Experience with requirement management tools
Excellent organization and communication skills
Collaborative mindset, willingness to step in and support where needed
Passion for learning and problem solving

Bonus Qualifications:

Experience designing for HV battery systems in both aviation and automotive contexts
Experience with new product development in regulated industries (e.g., aviation, medical devices)
Experience with ISO 26262, ISO 15118, or DO-160G standards
Experience with DO-178C software verification and ARP4754 development process

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications. 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 $144,000 - $198,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit,...