Manager, BMS Hardware Job at Archer Aviation, San Jose, CA

  • Archer Aviation
  • San Jose, CA

Job Description

Archer is an aerospace and defense company headquartered in San Jose, California, building the aircraft and technology that will define the next era of flight. The company works across air taxis, UAS, AI and powertrain development — building real-world systems that combine software intelligence with physical hardware. That includes Midnight, Archer's all-electric air taxi; Halo, an autonomous vertical takeoff and landing aircraft built for both commercial and defense use; and ZEE, Archer's AI foundation model built specifically for aviation. We’re seeking exceptional engineers, operators and builders to join us on our mission to build the future of aerospace and defense.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 the manager for the BMS Hardware Team, you will drive development of Archer’s high voltage battery management system (BMS) and charge control unit (CCU).You Will:Build and mentor a team of electrical engineers developing the BMS and CCU hardware.Guide architectural decisions and down-selection, to drive new hardware concepts to maturity.Make critical technical decisions balancing performance, safety, schedule, and certification constraints.Lead engineering design reviews and manage flight hardware releases.Guide cross-functional teams through hardware analysis projects (eg. WCCA, FMEA, PSSA) in support of safe flight and certification.Manage technical engagement with suppliers, partners, and certification authorities.Support the Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams during NPI & production ramp.Collaborate closely with program teams, to deliver high-quality hardware on schedule.Coordinate with integration and test teams during deployment across integrated test labs and aircraft.What You Need:Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of experience in electrical system design for EV, aerospace, or similar high-reliability applications.3+ years of demonstrated people management experience.Experience with high voltage battery systems and BMS electronics.Proven ability to lead teams through ambiguity and competing priorities.Strong technical communication and stakeholder management skills.Track record of developing engineering talent and building collaborative team culture.Bonus Qualifications:Experience designing for HV battery systems in both aerospace and automotive contexts.Experience with new product development in regulated industries (e.g., aviation, medical devices).Experience with certification standards, DO-254, DO-160, AC 20-152A, ARP4754, or ISO 26262.Passion for aviation and eVTOLs 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 support the Company's strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $170,000 - $220,000. 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.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.

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