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About the job

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform that delivers air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”), aviation-related physical artificial intelligence (“AI”) solutions, and other technologies to customers worldwide across the commercial aerospace and defense sectors.

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.

About the role:

At Archer, we’re scaling production of our High Voltage Electric Propulsion System — the heart of our eVTOL aircraft, which includes the High Voltage Battery, Electric Motor and Propeller assemblies and represents one of the most technically demanding, highly automated manufacturing systems in our factory.

What you'll do:

Lead End-of-Line (EOL) and in-process test development for High Voltage batteries and electric motors, covering performance, safety, and system integration

Design and deploy manufacturing test strategies including hipot, insulation resistance, winding verification, electromagnetic performance, and ESS

Specify, validate, and commission production test equipment, including installation, FAT, and production readiness

Program, maintain, and optimize automated test equipment (ATE), test sequences, pass/fail logic, and data collection systems

Partner with Manufacturing, Design, Quality, and Test teams to integrate test stations into production lines and improve throughput, yield, and quality

Analyze production test data to identify trends, drive root cause, and implement corrective actions

Support FAI, production qualification, and manufacturing process changes for new battery and motor builds

Troubleshoot test equipment and production issues directly on the factory floor

Develop and maintain test procedures, work instructions, and HV safety documentation

Own calibration, maintenance, and validation of manufacturing test equipment

Contribute to PFMEA and in-process quality control strategy

What you need:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent

3+ years of manufacturing test engineering experience; EV battery or electric motor production strongly preferred

Hands-on experience with production test equipment and automated electrical test systems

Strong understanding of high-voltage safety, battery and motor manufacturing processes

Experience with battery testing (capacity, IR, balancing, BMS configuration) and motor testing (back-EMF, insulation, ESS, dyno, torque/speed characterization)

Proficiency in test data analysis, SPC, and manufacturing test data systems (MES)

Experience bringing production test equipment from prototype through mass production

Strong troubleshooting skills across test equipment, product, and process issues

Comfortable working on the production floor with technicians and operators

Ability to create, validate, and sustain manufacturing test procedures and work instructions

Solid communication skills and experience working cross-functionally

Bonus Qualifications:

Direct experience in battery module/pack and/or electric motor manufacturing

Familiarity with battery and motor production processes (welding, winding, balancing, automated assembly)

Experience with BMS or motor controller programming and EOL configuration

Knowledge of industrial communications (CAN, Ethernet/IP, Modbus) and PLC-based automation

Experience with dynamometer testing, power electronics, or motor control

Exposure to aerospace manufacturing, AS9100, or eVTOL programs

Experience with lean manufacturing and production ramp-ups

Ability to support multiple shifts during critical production phases

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 $126,700 - $158,400. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to provide a safe workplace and a safe aircraft. This is a safety sensitive designated role. Employment in safety sensitive positions is contingent on successful passage of a background check and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screening.

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 .

Certain positions may be eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.