Mechanical Design Engineer, Battery HV Distribution

Archer Aviation
San Jose, California, United States$114k – $155kPosted 23 February 2026

Job Description

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></p></div><h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What you’ll do:</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Own mechanical design on components for future battery pack designs</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support with sustaining efforts on current battery design</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Conduct basic testing and validation of battery systems and components</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Design and build prototypes to prove out design concepts</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Conduct failure analysis and troubleshooting of battery systems related to your components</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What you need: </strong></span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">1-5 years of mechanical design experience </span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Knowledge of HV systems and design practices </span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Solid background in CAD / tolerance stack / GDT (NX experience preferred)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience developing parts with various manufacturing processes</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Knows how to use simplified tools, calculations, CAE to quickly drive development.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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 $114,400.00 - $154,800.00. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.</span></p> <h5><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt;">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 <a href="mailto:people@archer.com" target="_blank">people@archer.com</a>. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.</span></h5> <p> </p><div class="content-conclusion"><hr> <h5><span style="font-weight: 400;">Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's <a href="https://archer.com/legal/personnel-candidate-privacy-policy">Candidate Privacy Policy</ ... (truncated, view full listing at source)