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What You’ll Do: In the Battery Management System (BMS) Simulation Engineer role, you will be responsible for owning simulation models for Archer’s high voltage battery controls system and verifying its safety-critical functionality – enabling the use of electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft for urban air mobility. The BMS simulation deliverables will span all phases of the product development life cycle: development, implementation, validation, and continuous improvement. Specifically, you will… 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 What You Need: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field 3+ years of experience with Battery Management System controls development Basic understanding of BMS principles, algorithms, and functionalities Knowledge of battery physics-based model development processes Experience with model based development using MATLAB/Simulink Experience developing models of physical systems based on requirements Proven experience in controls software/model integration testing—ideally in automotive, aerospace, or other safety‑critical industries Experience developing real-time software/models for a Hardware-in-the-Loop electronic control unit simulator Experience building and developing software for a COTS HIL platform (e.g., NI, dSPACE) Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Python) for test automation and data analysis Experience with requirement management and test management tools (e.g., Polarion, Jira) Excellent organizational skills, clear written and verbal communication, and a collaborative mindset Self-motivated with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks Bonus Qualifications: Experience with high voltage battery systems Experience with new product development in regulated industries (e.g., aviation, medical devices) Experience with DO-178C software verification and ARP4754 development process Experience with dSPACE, Vector CAN tools Familiarity with or a passion for aviation 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 $125,000.00 - $160,000.00. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 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 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. 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. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Airlines and Aviation Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Archer by 2x Get notified about new Simulation Engineer jobs in San Jose, CA . 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