Senior Mechanical Engineer, Battery HV Distribution - (SJ2026KM)

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San Jose, California, United StatesPosted 24 days ago

Role Overview

Archer56 is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Battery HV Distribution - (SJ2026KM). This is a full-time role in San Jose, California. Part of Archer56's Qa hiring, posted 3 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Senior-level Qa roles is $120k-$140k (based on 25 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

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

Own mechanical design components of the energy and power dense ESS for future battery pack design powering Archer’s FAA type certified eVTOL air taxi.
Develop designs meeting the required mechanical, electrical, and thermal specifications unique to a lithium-ion battery system.
Utilize lightweight materials and clever packaging solutions to reduce weight.
Perform hand calculations of designs followed by optimization in FEA software packages.
Work with the test and integration teams to ensure performance requirements are met at both the bench and aircraft levels.
Support with sustaining efforts on current battery design.
Conduct basic testing and validation of battery systems and components.
Design and build prototypes to prove out design concepts.
Conduct failure analysis and troubleshooting of battery systems related to your components.
Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.

Minimum Experience Requirement: 2 years of experience in mechanical design, HV systems and design practices, CAD / tolerance stack / GD&T, developing parts with various manufacturing processes in aerospace, energy, or automotive companies

Please apply online at: https://www.archer.com/careers. Must put job code SJ2026KM 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 $184,500 to $193,725 per year. #LI-DNI

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Senior Mechanical Engineer, Battery HV Distribution - (SJ2026KM) position at Archer56?

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Where is the Senior Mechanical Engineer, Battery HV Distribution - (SJ2026KM) position at Archer56 located?

This position is based in San Jose, California. Archer56 has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Battery HV Distribution - (SJ2026KM) at Archer56 earn?

Archer56 has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Senior Mechanical Engineer, Battery HV Distribution - (SJ2026KM) role at Archer56 posted?

This role was posted on June 16, 2026 (24 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

How much experience does the Senior Mechanical Engineer, Battery HV Distribution - (SJ2026KM) role at Archer56 require?

This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Archer56 lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.

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