Senior Mechanical Engineer, Battery HV Distribution

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.

This role will play a key part in the design and integration of high-voltage components within our battery packs, contributing directly to the development of safe and efficient aircraft designs

What You’ll Do:

• Design and develop mechanical enclosures, mounts, and interfaces for high voltage battery components, ensuring structural integrity and manufacturability
• Size power conductors, optimize insulation strategy, and be responsible for interconnect strategy
• Select high voltage contactors  and perform fuse coordination studies  to ensure safe and reliable power distribution to and from battery packs
• Support high-voltage safety design practices, including creepage/clearance considerations, shielding, and sealing for HV components
• Perform detailed tolerance stack-ups, FEA simulations, and DFMEA to validate designs
• Develop and release 2D drawings and 3D CAD models using NX
• Manage and support prototype builds and validation testing, incorporating feedback into iterative design cycles
• Interface with manufacturing and supply chain partners to ensure design intent is maintained through production

What You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of mechanical design experience
• Experience with HV systems and electric powertrains (bonus if hybrid)
• Automotive or aerospace experience is a plus but not required
• Expert understanding of efficient mechanical/thermal/electrical design. 
• Knows how to use simplified tools, calculations, CAE to quickly drive development.
• Solid background in CAD / tolerance stack / GD&T (NX experience preferred)
• Experience going  through the product development process from concept to high volume production.
• Developed parts with a number of manufacturing processes: laser welding, stamping, composites, adhesives, brazing, ultrasonic welding, fastening.
• Familiar with UN38.3, IEC, UL, and ISO standards as they pertain to HV batteries.

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 - 185,000 Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experienc

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

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, 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.

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