About the job
Archer Aviation is an innovative aerospace company headquartered in San Jose, California, dedicated to revolutionizing air travel with our all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Our mission is to enhance the future of sustainable air mobility, providing a quiet and eco-friendly mode of transportation for up to four passengers.
At Archer, we are committed to tackling significant challenges with high aspirations. We recognize that a diverse workforce fosters smarter solutions and deeper insights, ultimately guiding us to success. We strive to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that honors our differences and supports every team member.
Key Responsibilities:
As the BMS Hardware Manager, you will spearhead the development of Archer's high voltage battery management system (BMS) and charge control unit (CCU).
Your specific duties will include:
- Building and mentoring a team of electrical engineers focused on BMS and CCU hardware development.
- Driving architectural decisions and evaluating new hardware concepts to enhance maturity.
- Making pivotal technical choices while balancing performance, safety, timelines, and certification requirements.
- Leading engineering design reviews and overseeing flight hardware releases.
- Guiding cross-functional teams in hardware analysis projects such as WCCA, FMEA, and PSSA to ensure safe flight and certification.
- Managing technical interactions with suppliers, partners, and regulatory authorities.
- Supporting Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams during new product introduction (NPI) and production ramp-up.
- Collaborating with program teams to deliver high-quality hardware within established timelines.
- Coordinating with integration and testing teams during the deployment of hardware across integrated test labs and aircraft.

