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Archer

Battery Cell Stack Engineer

San Jose, California, United States$120k–$140kmidAdded 3 days ago

About this role

Archer seeks an experienced Battery Cell Stack Engineer to lead the design and development of high-voltage battery pack systems for electric aircraft programs. This role combines hands-on prototyping with strategic system integration, requiring deep expertise in mechanical design, aerospace standards, and FAA certification requirements.

What you'll do

  • Lead end-to-end design of high-voltage battery pack components for commercial and defense aircraft
  • Collaborate with CAE, quality, testing, supply chain, and manufacturing teams throughout development
  • Conduct hands-on prototyping, building, and root cause analysis during design cycles
  • Work with integration and certification teams to meet FAA requirements
  • Establish design standards and best practices for battery systems at Archer
  • Mentor junior battery design engineers and develop technology roadmaps

What they're looking for

  • High-voltage battery design and architecture
  • Mechanical and structural design for aerospace applications
  • CAD (NX preferred) and tolerance stack analysis
  • GD&T and 2D technical drafting
  • Materials science and thermal management
  • CAE tools and simplified engineering calculations
  • Manufacturing process knowledge (prototype and mass production)
  • FAA certification and aerospace standards
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Archer

Archer develops all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for sustainable aviation. The company is hiring engineers across electrical integration, software, aerodynamics, and controls to build and validate autonomous flight systems, propulsion architectures, and aircraft design.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through a high-voltage battery design project you led—how did you approach thermal management and structural integrity?
  • Describe your experience with FAA certification processes and how you've incorporated compliance early in the design phase
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