Sr. Battery Test Engineer - Abuse

Archer Aviation Inc

  • San Jose, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • $134,000–$174,000 Per Year

Highlights

Formulate, Lead, and Execute cell, module, and battery pack abuse testing to include Thermal Runaway, Short Circuit, Over-Temperature, Overcharge, and Overdischarge. Design sub-scale and full scale test rigs for Safety/Abuse tests requiring pcba/hardware and software development.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSan Jose, CA
Salary$134,000–$174,000 Per Year

Description

What You'll Do

Formulate, Lead, and Execute cell, module, and battery pack abuse testing to include Thermal Runaway, Short Circuit, Over-Temperature, Overcharge, and Overdischarge.

Perform data analysis and create reports.

Design sub-scale and full scale test rigs for Safety/Abuse tests requiring pcba/hardware and software development.

Design and deploy custom thermal abuse test equipment and controllers.

Design bespoke test equipment and test automation software to support cross functional battery R&D testing.

Mechanical design of test rigs in NX CAD software.

Development of LabVIEW, Python, and other test development tools.

Support small scale buck and prototype builds.

Support troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of battery test equipment and setups.

Perform cell, buck, and pack teardown with the battery engineering team.

Develop novel test procedures and execute testing.

Create reports for submission to the FAA.

What You Need

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field

8+ years of experience in cell and battery abuse testing within an engineering or manufacturing industry

High Voltage experience

Hands-on experience with cell test/data monitoring, battery module and/or pack test/data monitoring

Design experience of fixtures, test setups, and procuring parts

Experience with PCAN Explorer or CANalyzer applications and the HW used with the applications

Hands-on experience preparing samples for test

Experience successfully writing SOPs and Test Plans

Problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Experience with a wide variety of DAQ systems

Experience with MATLAB and Python

Bonus Qualifications

Ability to travel to test facilities

Masters degree in engineering

Experience with Battery Manufacturing

Expert in LabView development applications

Experience with high voltage systems: cars, aircraft, etc.

Experience with DO-160G, DO-311A, UN 38.3, SAEJ2464

Experience with data analysis

Experience with Thermal Runaway setup and testing

Experience with AVL, Arbin, Neware, Chroma, and/or other Test Cycler Systems or Bi-Directional Power Supplies

At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $134,000 - $174,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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 people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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