Powertrain Manufacturing Test Engineer

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Archer Aviation

Compensation

$126,700 - $158,400/year

San Jose, California, United States

On-site

Posted April 3, 2026

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.

About the role:

At Archer, we’re scaling production of our High Voltage Electric Propulsion System — the heart of our eVTOL aircraft, which includes the High Voltage Battery, Electric Motor and Propeller assemblies and represents one of the most technically demanding, highly automated manufacturing systems in our factory.

What you'll do:

Lead End-of-Line (EOL) and in-process test development for High Voltage batteries and electric motors, covering performance, safety, and system integration
Design and deploy manufacturing test strategies including hipot, insulation resistance, winding verification, electromagnetic performance, and ESS
Specify, validate, and commission production test equipment, including installation, FAT, and production readiness
Program, maintain, and optimize automated test equipment (ATE), test sequences, pass/fail logic, and data collection systems
Partner with Manufacturing, Design, Quality, and Test teams to integrate test stations into production lines and improve throughput, yield, and quality
Analyze production test data to identify trends, drive root cause, and implement corrective actions
Support FAI, production qualification, and manufacturing process changes for new battery and motor builds
Troubleshoot test equipment and production issues directly on the factory floor
Develop and maintain test procedures, work instructions, and HV safety documentation
Own calibration, maintenance, and validation of manufacturing test equipment
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