Archer Aviation Inc.

Staff Power Engineer, Inverter

Archer Aviation Inc. • $172K — $216K *
San Jose, CA 95123In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of relevant electrical system and circuit board design experience.
  • Expertise in both traditional and modern power electronic technologies.
  • Experience with 50kW-200kW inverters at 400V-1000V.
  • Familiarity with schematic capture and circuit simulation software (e.g., Altium Designer or Xpedition).
  • Strong PCB layout experience is preferred.
  • Proficient with lab instruments such as oscilloscopes and EMC analyzers.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop motor controllers for eVTOL applications.
  • Manage power electronics designs from components to system integration.
  • Optimize passive components in power electronic systems.
  • Conduct EMC testing and analysis for power electronics.
  • Lead new design initiatives from concept to production with a multidisciplinary team.
  • Oversee all hardware phases including design, prototyping, and manufacturing.
  • Analyze test data to validate functional and performance specifications.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching.
  • Flexible work hours and remote work opportunities.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Support for work-life balance through generous leave policies.
Full Job Description
What you'll do:
  • Design and develop high voltage, high power density motor controller for eVTOL applications
  • Responsible for all aspects of power electronics designs required in an all-electric aircraft, from components to circuits, modules and system integration
  • Passive component design and optimization in power electronics systems
  • EMC testing and analysis for various power electronics systems
  • Leads new designs from conception into production while working with a multidisciplinary team
  • Start to finish ownership of hardware - from specification to design, prototype, reliability validation and manufacturing
    • Design MOSFET gate drive circuit, electronic power supply and sensing circuits
    • Schematic, layout and PCB assembly design and review
    • Design and carry out prototype verification tests for proof of concept
    • Analyze test data and reports to determine if the design meets functional and performance specifications.
    • Troubleshoot and help root cause any issues that occur in the prototype line.

What you need:
  • Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent experience.
  • 8+ years of relevant electrical system and circuit board design experience.
  • Sound knowledge and hands-on experience in traditional and modern power electronic technologies including (not limited to):
    • Inverter technology for variable speed motor drive (MOSFET, rectifiers and gate driver PWM technologies).
    • Passive power devices, e.g. inductors, capacitors, resistors and transformers.
    • Power electronics system architecture design and hardware integration.
    • Motor drive and power converters (AC-DC, DC-DC, DC-AC) control technologies.
    • Motor control and commutation methods for various types of three phase motors.
    • Microcontrollers
    • Sensor technology and implementation
    • Gate drive design for wide bandgap devices (SiC and GaN)
  • Experience with 50kW-200kW inverters at 400V-1000V
  • Experience in using schematic capture and circuit simulation software (e.g. Altium Designer or Xpedition).
  • PCB layout experience is strongly preferred
  • Experience performing circuit design analyses such as worst-case circuit analysis, fault analysis, and lifetime estimation
  • Master of all types of lab instruments: oscilloscope, EMC analyzers etc.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills

Bonus Qualifications:
  • Hands on experience with DO-160G testing and DO-254 development
  • Ph. D. in power electronics
  • Embedded firmware development experience
  • Passion for aviation and eVTOL

For this position we are targeting a base pay between $172,800 - $216,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

About Archer Aviation Inc.

Archer Aviation is an American aerospace manufacturer that develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. The company was founded in 2018 by Brett Adcock and Adam Goldstein. Archer Aviation is developing an eVTOL aircraft that can travel up to 60 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph. The aircraft is designed to be quiet, safe, and efficient, with zero emissions. The company has partnerships with United Airlines and Stellantis, and plans to launch its first aircraft in 2024.
Learn more about Archer Aviation Inc.
Market Cap
$403.1 million
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
NASDAQ
ACHR
* Ladders Estimates

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