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:
- Responsible to lead the modeling / simulation effort characterizing size, weight, performance, and cost of DC/DC and DC/AC power electronic converters
- Develop and maintain documentation on our simulation processes
- Develop and maintain models in Matlab / Simulink to support trade study analyses and key performance metrics
- Provide cost & duration estimates for performing simulation tasks
- Prepare computing infrastructure analysis, budget needs, implementation, and maintenance
- Summarize and communicate results to the key stakeholders
- Work closely with a cross-functional team consisting of electrical, mechanical, and project management
What you need:
- BS Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Materials Science Engineering with 10+ years or MS with 6+ years of experience in related fields
- Knowledge of tools and modeling techniques of power electronic modules / components, from a size, weight, performance, and cost perspective
- Experience developing and maintaining models in Matlab / Simulink
- Ability to estimate model development duration and prioritize the development of multiple models
- Ability to summarize modeling results into plots / comparisons to support the down selection of topologies and components
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience designing power electronics
- Familiar with topologies utilized in DC/DC and DC/AC converters
- Experienced in the development of modeling systems to improve computing speed
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 $136,000 - $170,000. 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 [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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 [email protected]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.