Staff BMS Test & Integration Engineer

What You'll Do:

In the BMS Test & Integration Engineer role, you will integrate software and hardware designs for Archer's high voltage battery management and charging systems and verify its functionality - enabling the use of electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft for urban air mobility.

Specifically, you will

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for BMS hardware, software, and full system integration-covering everything from component‑level diagnostics to aircraft‑level validation.
• Champion integration activities, coordinating with system and software teams to define interfaces, data‑exchange requirements, and integration test procedures for ground and flight tests.
• Build and maintain test fixtures, harnesses, and bench setups that mimic real‑world aircraft conditions; automate test sequences where possible to accelerate regression testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve cross‑domain issues, working hands‑on in the lab with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, environmental chambers, and network analyzers to isolate root causes across hardware, firmware, and software layers.
• Analyze CAN data logs to understand software functionality
• Maintain traceability between requirements, design artifacts, and test results; generate clear reports and data packages to support certification and design reviews.
• Collaborate closely with powertrain, and systems integration teams to plan hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) and full‑system integration events, and participate in flight‑test support as needed.

What You Need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Proven experience in hardware and software integration testing-ideally in automotive, aerospace, or other safety‑critical industries
• Strong ability to read and debug schematics, circuit layouts, and firmware drivers to identify and resolve interface mismatches or signal integrity issues
• Knowledge of schematic design and PCB layout
• Hands‑on proficiency with mechanical assembly (crimping, soldering, connector systems) and electrical instrumentation (DMM, scope, logic analyzer, network analyzer, etc.)
• Familiarity with microcontroller peripheral interfaces, including SPI, CAN, UART, and their related debugging tools
• Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Python) for test automation, data analysis, and fixture control
• Experience with requirement‑management and test‑management tools (e.g.,Polarion, JIRA)
• Excellent organizational skills, clear written and verbal communication, and a collaborative mindset-able to work across hardware, firmware, and systems teams

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with high voltage battery systems
• Experience with new product development in regulated industries (e.g., aviation, medical devices)
• Experience with DO-178C software verification and ARP4754 development process
• Experience with ISO 26262, ISO 15118, and SAE J1772 standards
• Experience with dSPACE, Vector CAN tools, LabView, IOT

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $163,000 - $204,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as 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.