BMS Simulation Engineer  - (SJ2026SP)

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 - Lead and coordinate BMS simulation modeling with individual team members and subject matter experts across Battery Engineering and its teammates/partners. - Work closely with stakeholders to define simulation requirements. - Create reduced order models to implement the functionality of complex physical plant models for BMS simulation. - Manage and maintain multiple fidelity model libraries related to battery and battery controls simulations for internal customer team deliveries. - Analyze simulation data to generate performance reports and metrics, provide clear, actionable insights on expected vs actual system behaviors. - Implement continuous improvements to the models to ensure they remain accurate, reliable, and aligned with industry standards and customer expectations. - Develop intuitive diagnostic interfaces for controllers to facilitate troubleshooting and maintenance. - Validate simulation model performance, efficiency, accuracy, and stability, as well as identify and resolve any errors, faults, or failures through testing and data analysis. - Create test cases and scripts to validate features in unit test, Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) test, and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test environments. - Assist in the execution of BMS software verification test plans and test automation. - Execute SIL and HIL system tests under various conditions and scenarios. - Simulate the normal and abnormal operation modes of the battery. - Support simulation test infrastructure for BMS verification as a mission-critical system. Minimum Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. Minimum Experience Requirements: Controls Engineer, Software Engineer or related job title in which 36 months of experience in engineering R&D or new product development in automotive or aerospace industries was gained. Please apply online at: . Must put job code SJ2026SP on resume/CV and cover letter. *At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. For this position we are offering $161,390 to $169,459.50**per year. **#LI-DNI*** --- ##### Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's [Candidate Privacy Policy](https://archer.com/legal/personnel-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](mailto:People@archer.com). All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.