Archer · 18 hours ago
Staff BMS Hardware Verification & Certification Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $208K/yr
5+ years expArcher is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. The Staff BMS Hardware Verification & Certification Engineer will lead the verification and validation of Archer’s high-voltage Battery Management System electronics, ensuring compliance with safety and certification standards.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the verification and validation (V&V) activities for the Battery Management System (BMS) electronics used in Archer’s high-voltage battery packs
Develop comprehensive hardware verification plans, test procedures, and traceability matrices aligned with system and certification requirements (DO-160G, DO-254, ARP4754A)
Define test methodologies for environmental, functional, and safety verification of BMS printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and associated sensing electronics
Collaborate with systems, design, and certification engineering teams to derive verification requirements from system design documentation and certification plans
Design, build, and automate hardware test setups, including instrumentation, data acquisition, power supplies, CAN interfaces, and fault-injection mechanisms
Execute and document test campaigns at the component, subsystem, and integrated aircraft levels to demonstrate compliance with FAA airworthiness standards
Author detailed test reports and support certification deliverables including compliance matrices, traceability reports, and verification summaries
Participate in design reviews, hardware qualification, and root cause analysis to ensure robust and certifiable hardware performance
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline
5+ years of experience in hardware verification, test engineering, or electronics qualification—preferably in aerospace, automotive, or other regulated industries
Strong understanding of mixed-signal electronic design, including analog sensing, power electronics, and microcontroller-based systems
Proficiency in developing and executing hardware verification procedures from system requirements
Experience with environmental and EMI/EMC qualification testing per DO-160G or similar standards
Knowledge of design assurance and verification methodologies per DO-254 or ISO 26262
Familiarity with hardware and system certification processes under FAA or EASA frameworks
Excellent communication, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred
Hands-on experience with high-voltage BMS electronics and battery pack integration
Familiarity with ARP4754A development lifecycle and certification planning
Experience with hardware test automation (Python, LabVIEW, dSPACE, or similar)
Background in fault injection, HALT/HASS, or reliability testing
Working knowledge of lithium-ion battery characteristics and safety standards
Experience interfacing with regulatory authorities or DERs for certification compliance
Company
Archer
Archer is an aerospace company that developed an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft tailored for urban air mobility systems.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.48BKey Investors
BlackRockStellantis
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Leadership Team
Adam Goldstein
Founder and CEO
Tom Muniz
Chief Technology Officer
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