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We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.\nWhat you’ll do:\nDesign and develop high voltage, high power density motor controller for eVTOL applications \nResponsible for all aspects of power electronics designs required in an all-electric aircraft, from components to circuits, modules and system integration \nPassive component design and optimization in power electronics systems\nEMC testing and analysis for various power electronics systems\nLeads new designs from conception into production while working with a multidisciplinary team\nStart to finish ownership of hardware - from specification to design, prototype, reliability validation and manufacturing\nDesign MOSFET gate drive circuit, electronic power supply and sensing circuits\nSchematic, layout and PCB assembly design and review\nDesign and carry out prototype verification tests for proof of concept\nAnalyze test data and reports to determine if the design meets functional and performance specifications.\nTroubleshoot and help root cause any issues that occur in the prototype line.\nWhat you need:\nElectrical Engineering Degree or equivalent experience.\n8+ years of relevant electrical system and circuit board design experience.\nSound knowledge and hands-on experience in traditional and modern power electronic technologies including (not limited to):\nInverter technology for variable speed motor drive (MOSFET, rectifiers and gate driver PWM technologies).\nPassive power devices, e.g. inductors, capacitors, resistors and transformers.\nPower electronics system architecture design and hardware integration.\nMotor drive and power converters (AC-DC, DC-DC, DC-AC) control technologies.\nMotor control and commutation methods for various types of three phase motors.\nMicrocontrollers\nSensor technology and implementation\nGate drive design for wide bandgap devices (SiC and GaN)\nExperience with 50kW-200kW inverters at 400V-1000V\nExperience in using schematic capture and circuit simulation software (e.g. Altium Designer or Xpedition). \nPCB layout experience is strongly preferred\nExperience performing circuit design analyses such as worst-case circuit analysis, fault analysis, and lifetime estimation\nMaster of all types of lab instruments: oscilloscope, EMC analyzers etc.\nExcellent organizational and communication skills\nBonus Qualifications: \nHands on experience with DO-160G testing and DO-254 development\nPh. D. in power electronics\nEmbedded firmware development experience\nPassion for aviation and eVTOL\nArcher is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $172,800 - $216,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.\nArcher is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.\nInformation collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.\nCertain positions may be eligible for visa sponsorship.\nArcher 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, qualifications, and business needs. 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