Senior Air Vehicle Integration Program Lead

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 186,000 - 226,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer in San Jose, California is seeking an experienced Senior Staff Program Manager for Air Vehicle Integration to drive engineering teams and deliverables across vehicle architecture. You will lead scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and systems integration with suppliers and cross-functional partners.

The role requires 10+ years in aerospace program management, expertise in air vehicle development, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in aerospace, mechanical engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of program management experience in aerospace/aviation.
• Experience with air vehicle development programs.
• Knowledge of quality standards and processes.
• Strong proficiency in project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple parallel swimlanes from concept through product development phases to production.
• Coordinate and liaise with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality.
• Develop and maintain program schedules, budgets, and risk management plans.
• Drive technical decisions and trade studies related to complex system design and manufacturing.
• Oversee supplier relationships and contracts for components and assembled deliverables.
• Ensure alignment between program objectives and overall company strategy.

Skills

Program management

Aerospace engineering

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Presentation & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Archer in San Jose, California is seeking an experienced Senior Staff Program Manager for Air Vehicle Integration to drive engineering teams and deliverables across vehicle architecture. You will lead scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and systems integration with suppliers and cross-functional partners.

The role requires 10+ years in aerospace program management, expertise in air vehicle development, and strong leadership and communication skills.