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Sr. Battery Test Engineer at Archer - QATestingJobs.com
Sr. Battery Test Engineer
Archer • San Jose, California, United States
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Salary: $144,000 - $189,000 / year
Posted Feb 6, 2026
Role & seniority
Senior Battery/Electrical & Environmental Test Engineer (8+ years), aerospace startup focus on all-electric eVTOL.
Stack/tools
Electrical & environmental test setups; LabVIEW; Python; MATLAB; data acquisition (DAQ) systems; NX CAD; test automation and custom test equipment; DO-160G/DO-311A/UN 38.3 familiarity is a plus.
Top 3 responsibilities
Perform electrical & environmental testing of prototype and certified batteries for the eVTOL; design sub-scale test rigs and custom test equipment; develop test plans and execute them for flight-critical hardware.
Create reports for FAA submissions; analyze test data and share results with engineering teams; develop automated test equipment and test automation software.
Conduct Acceptance Testing on Modules, Battery Packs, and Charge Port Assemblies; design and implement bespoke test procedures and cross-functional battery R&D testing.
Must-have skills
BS in ABET-related engineering field (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical) and 8+ years in battery design/testing or equipment design.
Travel to test facilities; battery manufacturing experience; multi-hat, fast-paced environment experience; DO-160G/DO-311A/UN 38.3 proficiency; experience wit
Full 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.
What you’ll do
Perform Electrical & Environmental testing of prototype and certified batteries for the eVTOL aircraft
Collaborate with teams across the company to develop test plans and execute on those plans for flight critical hardware
Perform Acceptance Testing on Modules,Battery Packs, and Charge Port Assemblies
Design sub-scale test rigs for mechanical and environmental tests requiring pcba/hardware and software development
Design and deploy custom 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
Analyze test data and share with engineering teams
Develop automated test equipment as needed
Develop novel test procedures and execute testing
Create reports for submission to the FAA.
What you need
BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in a battery design, testing environment, or equipment design
Experience with high voltage systems: cars, aircraft, etc.
Experience with LabVIEW
Experience with a wide variety of DAQ systems (National Instruments is a plus)
Experience with MATLAB and Python
Demonstrated project execution experience
Demonstrated knowledge of hands-on experience with electrical & mechanical systems
Positive can-do attitude
Bonus Qualifications
Ability to travel to test facilities
Experience with Battery Manufacturing
Hands-on experience wearing multiple hats in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision
Proficient in DO-160G, DO-311A, UN 38.3 or applicable test standards for test planning, setup, and execution
Experience with Chroma, Keysight, National Instruments, and/or other Test Systems
Experience with Environmental test equipment
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 $144,000 - $189,000. 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.
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Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
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.
Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
