Senior Staff Technical Program Manager

Archer; California; On-site; USD 209,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aerospace is seeking experienced professionals to join their innovative team. This role involves working on advanced programs related to sustainable air mobility and requires a strong background in engineering and leadership. Candidates will engage in technical, cost, and schedule execution while collaborating across various disciplines. The company values diversity and inclusivity, aiming to create a supportive environment for all team members. With a competitive pay structure and a commitment to employee development, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in air mobility.

Qualifications

• 10-14 years experience in aerospace or related field required.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain DoD security clearance needed.

Responsibilities

• Member of the Archer Defense and Advanced Programs organization.
• Incubate, market, capture, and execute advanced programs.

Skills

Model Based Systems Engineering

RF Systems Knowledge

EOIR Systems Knowledge

Acoustic Systems Knowledge

Mission Systems Knowledge

Sensors Knowledge

Communications Systems Knowledge

Dynamic Systems Knowledge

Propulsion Systems Knowledge

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Python

MATLAB

Job description

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.

What you’ll do:

• Candidates will be a member of the Archer Defense and Advanced Programs organization and will be part of the team to incubate, market, capture, and execute (technical, cost, and schedule) advanced programs applied to our Archer Defense portfolio.

What you need:

• 10-14 years experience in the aerospace or related field. Candidates will possess a minimum of a BS in engineering, computer science, physics, or math degree; MS or PhD desired. Experience with numerous modeling and simulation environments, design, analysis, fabrication, and test, knowledge of domestic and international threat systems. Candidates should have experience leading and working across all engineering, manufacturing, and business disciplines.
• Candidates must be a US citizen and possess or have the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.
• Knowledge of RF, EOIR, acoustic, mission systems, sensors, communications, dynamic and propulsion (electric, hybrid, and gas turbine) systems, CAD, Python, MATLAB.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Model Based Systems Engineering, SysML, DoDAF. Experience with customers.

At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possesses 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 $209,520.00 - $256,080.00. 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 [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.

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 [e-mail]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.