Senior Powertrain Simulation Engineer
Senior Powertrain Simulation Engineer
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$ 150000 - 190000
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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.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Powertrain Simulation Engineer to develop advanced simulation models and conduct optimization studies for next-generation electric and hybrid vehicle powertrains. The successful candidate will play a critical role in designing modeling and validating powertrain systems to support vehicle development and certification requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop high-fidelity powertrain simulation models including electric motors batteries inverters transmissions and thermal management systems.
- Conduct vehicle-level trade studies and optimization analyses to maximize efficiency performance and range.
- Update powertrain electrical thermal and performance model fidelity based on dynamometer track and real-world test data to support vehicle certification.
- Conduct design and analysis activities to verify business and regulatory requirements will be met with high confidence.
- Develop efficient optimized code for real-time and faster-than-real-time simulation applications.
- Translate MATLAB/Simulink models into production C code
- Integrate physical powertrain models with vehicle simulation team for complete system analysis.
- Collaborate with controls hardware and test teams to validate simulation results against physical systems.
- Support model-based design workflows and continuous integration processes.
Technical Requirements
- Expert proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink for powertrain modeling and simulation
- Expert proficiency with optimization algorithms and numerical methods
- Strong Python programming skills for data analysis and model development
- Experience with automatic code generation (Simulink Coder Embedded Coder)
- Proficiency in C programming and ability to translate high-level models to embedded C code
- Knowledge of powertrain components: electric motors batteries inverters DC-DC converters thermal systems
- Expert proficiency with optimization algorithms and numerical methods
- Understanding of vehicle dynamics and energy management strategies
- Familiarity with Model-in-the-Loop (MIL) Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing
- Experience with version control systems (Git) and continuous integration workflows
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 Companys business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $150000 - $190000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge skills and experience.
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 Archers People Team at. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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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. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
