Staff Technical Program Manager - Assembly & Integration

Archer • San Jose, CA

5h • $130,000 - $160,000

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in aircraft assembly, integration, or manufacturing engineering, with at least 3 years in a program or technical leadership role.
• Strong technical knowledge of aircraft structural assemblies, system installations, wiring, hydraulics, and flight systems.
• Proven ability to manage program schedules, technical scope, and cross-functional resources.
• Experience with program management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheets, Jira) and standard office applications.
• Demonstrated success in managing program schedules, technical scope, and cross-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Expertise in advanced manufacturing tools (CAD, PLM, MES)
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills to set direction and mentor a diverse engineering team.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-iteration environment, balancing big-picture program goals with hands-on, real-time build solutions.

Nice To Haves

• NX Experience
• Teamcenter Experience
• SAP Experience
• Part 23 Certification Experience
• EVTOL Background

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of aircraft assembly and integration from initial planning through final delivery.
• Serve as the technical and programmatic point of contact, managing coordination between engineering, manufacturing, systems, supply chain, and quality assurance teams.
• Develop and maintain integrated program schedules, budgets, and risk registers to track progress and ensure milestones are met.
• Oversee the physical integration of structural, mechanical, and avionic systems into aircraft platforms.
• Ensure configuration control, interface compatibility, and alignment with certification and customer requirements.
• Identify and resolve technical and execution risks quickly and efficiently.
• Communicate program status, risks, and recovery plans clearly to leadership and customers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level