BMS Test Engineer Intern

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.

This internship is a part of a 10-week full-time summer internship program opportunity. This role will be based at Archer’s headquarters in San Jose, California and relocation or housing will not be provided.

Archer is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join Archer. This internship provides a hands-on opportunity to gain practical experience within the BMS Integration & Test team. The BMS Test Engineer-Intern will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and optimal performance of our Battery Management Systems (BMS).This role is important because the employee will contribute directly to the development of rigorous test automation frameworks crucial for validating the system against complex aerospace certification standards. The intern's work will directly support the goal of deploying a safe, high-performance electric aircraft designed to transform urban air mobility.

What You’ll Do:

• Analyze System Requirements: Review and interpret BMS system requirements and stringent airworthiness specifications to translate high-level functional needs into detailed, executable test cases for subsystem validation.

• Design and Implement Automated Test Sequences: Focus on creating and implementing robust automated test scripts, primarily using Python or MATLAB, to verify the functionality and redundancy of critical BMS subsystems, ensuring repeatable testing required for certification.

• Develop Test Hardware and Interfaces: Assist in the design and setup of specialized mechanical and electrical test fixtures (e.g., for HIL or functional bench testing) that can be seamlessly controlled and scripted via an embedded control system to accurately simulate real operating conditions.

• Cover Corner Cases and Edge Conditions: Strategically design tests to rigorously explore critical corner cases, fault injection scenarios, and to fully validate the BMS's robustness and safety response as required.

• Troubleshoot and Debug: Participate actively in troubleshooting and debugging the test setup, automation scripts, and the BMS itself, collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to identify and confirm root causes of issues impacting functionality.

• Documentation and Reporting: Document the developed test automation framework, maintain detailed records of test results, and generate clear, concise technical reports and traceability matrices suitable for internal quality audits and external regulatory review.

What You Need:

• Going into the 3rd or 4th year in college pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related technical field.

• Demonstrated proficiency in at least one object-oriented or scripting language, preferably Python or MATLAB, for developing test automation scripts.

• Basic understanding of control systems, signal processing, and familiarity with laboratory equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies).

• Familiarity with interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams to assist in the setup and troubleshooting of test fixtures.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a meticulous attention to detail required for technical documentation and traceability.

• Must be a self-starter and a proactive team player who thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative engineering environment.

Summer 2026 Internship Program Details:

• This internship is a part of a 10-week full-time summer internship program opportunity. Program dates are:

• May 26, 2026 - July 31, 2026

• June 15, 2026 - August 21, 2026

• *We will not be able to accommodate interns outside of these two program dates.

• This role will be based at Archer - San Jose, CA.

• Relocation and housing will not be provided.

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

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 $25.00 - $35.00 per hour. 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 Archer’s People Team at [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.