Staff Architect, PLM

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer is building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in San Jose, CA, and is seeking an experienced PLM/Teamcenter Architect to lead architecture and configuration efforts for the PLM/CAD team. The role interfaces with engineering systems, IT, and manufacturing, and requires deep Siemens Teamcenter expertise.

The candidate will drive scalable digital thread solutions, MBSE integration, and cloud/on-prem PLM strategies, while supervising a team and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field (Masters preferred).
• 10-15 years of experience with Siemens Teamcenter in aerospace/complex manufacturing.
• Experience designing PLM architectures, data models, interfaces and integrations.
• Hands-on programming/configuration: BMIDE, ITK, Workflow Manager, SOAP/REST APIs, Active Workspace customization, scripting (Java, C#, Python).
• Experience integrating PLM with CAD/CAE, ERP, MES, digital simulation/analysis systems, supplier portals.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced configuration and customization of Teamcenter modules (Foundation, Change Management, NX Integration, MPP/Easy Plan, Active Integration, Dispatchers).
• Collaborate with end-users to gather and document system requirements.
• Lead architecture reviews, performance audits, and PLM health checks.
• Guide offshore and junior team members; mentor PLM/IT staff.
• Support data migrations, upgrades, AI integration, and SOA usage.

Skills

Teamcenter

PLM architecture

APIs (SOAP/REST)

Scripting (Python/Java/C#)

DX/MBSE integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/IS

Master's degree preferred

Tools

BMIDE

ITK

Workflow Manager

Active Workspace

Bitbucket/Jira/TeamCity

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.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced PLM / Teamcenter Architect with 10-15 years of experience in Siemens Teamcenter configuration/customization to join our PLM/CAD team. This team sits at the intersection of engineering systems, configuration management, manufacturing systems integration, and IT/PLM strategy at Archer Aviation.

What You'll Do At Archer

• Perform advanced configuration and customization of existing Teamcenter modules (Foundation, Change Management, NX Integration, MPP/Easy Plan, Active Integration, Dispatchers etc).
• Collaborate directly with end-users and stakeholders to gather, refine and document system requirements.
• Follow, support and enhance existing Archer Teamcenter code management process, utilizing Bitbucket (Git), Jira, TeamCity.
• Guide technical activities of additional members of the team, such as offshore developers or junior members of the PLM/CAD team.
• Support non-configuration tasks such as data migrations, Teamcenter and NX upgrades, AI integration and SOA layer usage.
• Contribute when required to performance tuning, scalability, security, and system monitoring efforts.
• Work with technical project managers to plan, estimate and break down projects into measurable and manageable work sprints.

• Lead periodic architecture reviews, performance audits, and PLM health checks.
• Drive innovation in PLM: explore scalable digital thread solutions, cloud (on-prem/hybrid) PLM deployment, integration of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and simulation data.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field (Masters preferred).
• 10-15 years of experience working with Siemens Teamcenter (or equivalent PLM system) in aerospace, defense, or complex manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated success designing and implementing PLM architectures, data models, interfaces and integrations.
• Hands-on programming/configuration experience: e.g., BMIDE, ITK, Workflow Manager, SOAP/REST APIs, Active Workspace customization, scripting (Java, C#, Python, etc.).
• Strong experience integrating PLM with CAD/CAE, ERP, MES, digital simulation/analysis systems, supplier portals.
• Solid understanding of configuration management, variant/derivative management, digital thread, product lifecycle processes.
• Familiarity with the US aerospace regulatory environment (e.g., AS9100, FAA, EASA, Part 145, MRO), and ability to support traceability and audit readiness.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to engage with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Experience working in fast-paced, dynamic environments with competing priorities and occasional ambiguity.
• Willingness to drive change, challenge status-quo, and lead architectural decisions.
• While remote is possible, this role will require occasional travel for on-site work at Archer Aviation headquarters in San Jose, CA

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or MBA in relevant discipline.
• Experience with cloud-based (Amazon Web Service) PLM architecture
• Prior experience in eVTOL, aerospace manufacturing, or mobility industry.
• Experience mentoring or leading PLM/IT technical teams.
• Familiarity with DevOps/CI-CD practices applied to PLM deployments, containerization, microservices.

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.

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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.

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