Job Description

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.

Battery Cell Test Technician

We are looking for a cell test technician to execute a variety of battery cell tests to characterize Archer’s battery cells. As part of the cell engineering team, you will work closely with analysis engineers, modeling engineers, and test engineers to collect the data needed to qualify new and existing cell designs, along with parameterize our cell models. As a key contributor to cell test operations, you will coordinate and maintain on-going cell tests, plan and execute new tests, and communicate and document work in an organized manner.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct cell electrical tests using a variety of electrical and environmental battery test equipment
• Maintain long term cell tests spanning weeks to months
• Fabricate or repair test equipment and fixtures
• Conduct simple physical and mechanical tests on battery cells
• Contribute to documentation of testing procedures and results
• Perform periodic calibration and maintenance of testing equipment
• Practice safe handling of live, energized battery cells and follow safe lab practices

What you need:

• 3+ years of hands-on electrical testing experience in a laboratory or industry environment
• Experience with data acquisition, test engineering, data analysis
• Practical knowledge of electrical systems and thermal systems
• A first-principles problem solving approach
• Awareness of laboratory hazards and adherence to lab safety practices

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with battery cell testing and chemistry
• Arbin, Neware, Maccor, or Biologic cycler experience is desired
• Experience with battery module or pack testing
• Hands-on experience in R&D tooling, machining, or equipment fabrication
• Familiarity with data analysis tools such as Python, MATLAB, or similar
• Experience with DO-160G, DO-311A, UL1642, UN38.3
• Experience writing testing documentation or SOPs

Archer 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 [email protected] . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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