Staff Technical Program Manager - Defense & Aerospace Lead

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, based in San Jose, CA, leads the development of an all-electric four-passenger air vehicle and defense programs. You will manage Archer Defense with cross‑functional teams, ensuring performance, compliance, and successful delivery under tight schedules.

The ideal candidate has extensive aerospace experience, proficiency in modeling/simulation, and the ability to navigate undefined environments. US citizenship and DoD clearance are required.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering, computer science, physics, or math.
• MS or PhD desired.
• Experience with modeling and simulation environments, design, analysis, fabrication, and test.
• Knowledge of RF, EOIR, acoustic, mission systems, sensors, communications.
• Experience leading and working across engineering, manufacturing, and business disciplines.
• Technical understanding of dynamic and propulsion (electric, hybrid, and gas turbine) systems.
• Familiarity with EAR (15 CFR Parts 730-774); ITAR (22 CFR Parts 120-130).
• Candidates must be a US citizen, and possess or have ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Join the team managing the Archer Defense portfolio and incubate concepts across baselines.
• Serve as primary lead for Archer Defense Air Force contracts, ensuring deliverables and compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and resources to enable defense programs.
• Tackle new challenges with curiosity and expand scope to solve problems.
• Navigate complex environments and pivot as requirements evolve.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Aerospace engineering

Python

MATLAB

CAD

Jira

Smartsheets

Systems engineering

Security clearance

Education

BS in Engineering/CS/Physics/Math

MS or PhD preferred

Tools

CAD

Python

MATLAB

Jira

Smartsheets

Job description

Archer, based in San Jose, CA, leads the development of an all-electric four-passenger air vehicle and defense programs. You will manage Archer Defense with cross‑functional teams, ensuring performance, compliance, and successful delivery under tight schedules.

The ideal candidate has extensive aerospace experience, proficiency in modeling/simulation, and the ability to navigate undefined environments. US citizenship and DoD clearance are required.