Engineering Program Manager, Electric Propulsion System

Archer•San Jose, CA

7h•$180,000 - $215,000

About The Position

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. 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. We are seeking an experienced Engineering Program Manager to support Electric Propulsion programs within Archer's Program Management Office. This role will be responsible for managing Sub-EPS systems supporting up-to EPS Integration and production. The position requires a deep understanding of aviation/aerospace programs and experience with strong supplier partnered programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
5+ years of program management experience in aerospace/aviation or similar industries.
Proven experience managing supplier management and strong external supplier collaborated programs
Experience with vehicle development programs (aircraft, automotive, or similar)
Strong project management proficiency
Excellence in stakeholder management
Advanced problem-solving and analytical abilities
Strong financial acumen and budget management
Expert-level presentation and communication skills
Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in relevant field
PMP certification preferred
Experience with eVTOL or urban air mobility programs
Experience with FAA certification processes
Knowledge of aircraft systems integration
Experience with agile program management methodologies
Experience in traditional aircraft/vehicular systems

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain program schedules, budgets, and risk management plans.
Lead EPS L3 engineering program, to optimize performance and reliability.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality and test teams to drive technical problem-solving and continuous product and process improvements.
Serve as primary customer and stakeholder point of contact for program status updates, technical reviews, and issue resolution.
Develop and maintain comprehensive program documentation, including schedules, risk registers, and technical reports, in compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Drive Trade studies and apply advanced knowledge of composite materials and manufacturing processes to support the design, testing, and production of high-performance L3 EPS System and oversee supplier relationships.
Ensure material selection, manufacturing processes and designs for excellence on time.
Oversee/support Electrical Propulsion System Integration including design and product validation.
Lead technical reviews and design validation activities.
Manage weight targets and structural performance requirements
Drive EPS manufacturing optimization and cost reduction initiatives.
Develop and track program metrics and KPIs.
Manage program budget and own Engineering Planning activities.
Drive stakeholder communications to reduce gaps and keep pulse on the business.
Facilitate effective cross-functional team meetings for EPS program activities by setting clear agendas, capturing action items, and ensuring timely follow-up on decisions and deliverables.
Prepare and deliver concise, data-driven status updates and presentations to executive leadership, clearly communicating program progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.
Manage multiple suppliers to meet quality, schedule and cost targets.