Senior Defense Air Vehicle Integration Lead

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 186,000 - 233,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, an aerospace company in San Jose, California, seeks a Sr. Staff Program Manager for Defense Air Vehicle Integration. You will lead engineering teams, manage schedules, budgets, risks, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver a complex air vehicle program.

The role requires 8+ years in aerospace program management, strong leadership, and excellent communication. Base pay targets $186,240–$232,800 with performance-driven compensation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of program management experience in aerospace/aviation.
• Experience with air vehicle development programs.
• Knowledge of quality standards and processes.
• Strong financial acumen and budget management.
• Expert-level presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
• Manage multiple suppliers to meet quality, schedule and cost targets.
• Knowledge of aircraft systems integration.
• Bonus: Master's degree, PMP certification, eVTOL experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple parallel workstreams from concept to production.
• Manage cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality.
• Develop and maintain program schedules, budgets, and risks.
• Drive technical decisions and trade studies for complex systems.
• Oversee supplier contracts for components and assemblies.
• Align program objectives with company strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Presentations

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Eng

Job description

Archer, an aerospace company in San Jose, California, seeks a Sr. Staff Program Manager for Defense Air Vehicle Integration. You will lead engineering teams, manage schedules, budgets, risks, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver a complex air vehicle program.

The role requires 8+ years in aerospace program management, strong leadership, and excellent communication. Base pay targets $186,240–$232,800 with performance-driven compensation.