Electrical Analysis Engineer, BMS
Company: Archer
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job 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: As an
Electrical Analysis Engineer, you will work on circuit analysis
within Archer’s high voltage battery management system.
Specifically, you will Analyze circuit schematics, working closely
with safety engineers to find single-point failures Analyze the
system-level effects of individual component failures within PCBAs.
Roll-up power consumption of the BMS PCBAs in each operating mode,
and correlate to lab tests. Perform worst-case accuracy analysis on
measurement circuits. Use circuit simulation tools to model and
analyze hardware circuits in support of accuracy analyses. Use
software for automated circuit analysis in support of
schematic-level FMEAs. Analyze the system-level effects of
single-event upsets and latch-ups. Support reliability engineers to
understand electrical operating conditions and derive failure
rates. Perform electrical stress analysis and component derating
analysis on individual components. Work closely with design
engineers, to ensure the BMS hardware meets Archer’s safety,
accuracy, and reliability requirements. What You Need: BS or MS
degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a
related field. 3 years of experience designing, modeling, or
analyzing mixed-signal electrical circuits. Experienced in circuit
simulation tools such as LTSpice. Excellent organizational,
communication, and troubleshooting skills. Bonus Qualifications:
Experience with high voltage systems or battery electronics.
Experience with electronics in regulated industries (e.g.,
aviation, medical devices). Experience with DO-160G, DO-254, ISO
26262, or related standards. Experienced in Altium Designer or a
similar design tool. Familiarity with Functional Hazard Assessment
(FHA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Failure Modes, Effects, and
Diagnostic Analysis (FMEDA). 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 $105,000 - $145,000.
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. Information collected and
processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is
subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy . 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.
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