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Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer, Powertrain - (SJ2026AK)

Archer
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2026
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

  • 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.


Minimum Education Requirements: Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or closely related field of study.

Minimum Experience Requirements: 4 years of experience with simulation, controls, coding, optimization, model architecture, and modeling.

Please apply online at: https://www.archer.com/careers. Must put job code SJ2026AK 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 $200,000 - $210,000 per year.

Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.

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.

Salary : $200,000 - $210,000

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