Engineering Manager, Battery Pack

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Archer is an aerospace company based in Palo Alto, 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 for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph while producing minimal noise.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></p></div><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Manage the battery pack mechanical engineering team responsible for the structural, electrical, and thermal performance of Archer’s energy and power dense ESS in our FAA type certified eVTOL airtaxi</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Create detailed technology roadmaps and project schedules to ensure development stays on track with aircraft level design, build, and test milestones</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Be the subject matter expert on battery pack mechanical stiffness and strength, electrical-thermal management, and junction box design.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Manage day-to-day tasks of direct headcount as well as contractor and external suppliers as needed.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ensure the battery pack mechanical engineering team is resourced to hit project milestones without delay</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Work with the air vehicle structures team to efficiently integrate the battery pack into Archer’s aircraft.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Work directly with the BMS and integration teams to ensure electrical interface requirements are met.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Work with supply chain to secure prototype parts procurement and ensure a smooth transition to mass production</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ensure compliance as applicable with DO-160, ARP4754, and etc.</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>What You Need</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">10+ years experience developing battery packs for high voltage electric powertrains</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">BS or MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Technical expert in mechanical engineering topics such as stress/strain, material selection, fluid heat exchangers, DFM, fastening systems, and etc.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Active user of NX or CATIA</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience with a variety of manufacturing processes such as stamping, injection molding, machining, welding</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Demonstrated track record of successful launches of battery packs into mass production</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Working knowledge of aerospace mechanical design standards and IEC, ISO, UL, and electric vehicle regulatory standards.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience with thermal runaway of lithium ion battery systems (cell, module, pack level) including propagation resistance and venting systems</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Knowledge of aerospace and electric vehicle supply base</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Experience with vehicle packaging, assembly, and serviceability requirements</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Excellent organizational and communication skills, and a servant leader mentality</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Direct experience designing for 850V DC systems</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">eVTOL HV battery experience</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">FAA certification experience</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Pilot experience</span></li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><h5><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></h5></div>