Archer · 21 hours ago
Sr. Electrical Integration Engineer
Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, focused on building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Integration Engineer to lead the integration and testing of powertrain electrical systems, ensuring compliance with safety and certification standards for high-voltage aviation systems.
AerospaceElectric VehicleTransportationManufacturingAir Transportation
Responsibilities
Lead electrical integration of inverters/converters, BMS, actuators, and HV/LV distribution systems
Design and validate junction boxes including busbars, IGBT modules, solid-state relays, contactors, fusing, and high-current connectors
Integrate and commission dynamometer test systems including instrumentation, power supplies, cooling, and data acquisition
Decompose operational profiles into power requirements and validate electrical performance through rigorous testing
Troubleshoot complex high-power electrical issues hands-on with junction boxes, BMS, dynos, and power distribution systems
Develop test automation scripts and tools to streamline integration testing and data analysis
Collaborate with power electronics, BMS, software, mechanical, and thermal teams to resolve integration challenges
Ensure compliance with safety and certification standards for high-voltage aviation systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in high-power electrical system integration
Strong experience integrating inverters/converters, BMS, and high-voltage distribution
Deep understanding of junction box design including busbars, IGBT modules, solid-state relays, and high-current connectors
Hands-on experience with dynamometer testing and performance validation of electric powertrains
Experience with high-voltage safety architectures
Experience with software automation tools for test scripting and data acquisition (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB)
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills for high-power electrical systems
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Preferred
Experience with aerospace or automotive high-voltage integration and certification standards such as DO-160 or ISO 26262
Familiarity with IGBT gate drivers, solid-state relay control, and power switching topologies
Experience with CAD tools for electrical layout and harness design
Passion for aviation and electric propulsion
Company
Archer
Archer is an aerospace company that developed an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft tailored for urban air mobility systems.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.48BKey Investors
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