Senior Technical Program Manager, Assembly and Integration

About this role

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.

About The Role:

At Archer, we are scaling production of our cutting-edge eVTOL Aircraft. This team owns execution across assembly, integration, and test, managing detailed sequencing, resolving build challenges, and aligning cross-functional teams to ensure each aircraft meets schedule and readiness milestones.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the execution of aircraft assembly and integration from initial planning through final delivery

• Serve as the technical and programmatic point of contact, managing coordination between engineering, manufacturing, systems, supply chain, and quality assurance teams

• Develop and maintain integrated program schedules, budgets, and risk registers to track progress and ensure milestones are met

• Oversee the physical integration of structural, mechanical, and avionic systems into aircraft platforms

• Ensure configuration control, interface compatibility, and alignment with certification and customer requirements

• Identify and resolve technical and execution risks quickly and efficiently

• Communicate program status, risks, and recovery plans clearly to leadership and customers

What You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field

• 8+ years of experience, including 5+ years in aircraft assembly, integration, or manufacturing engineering and 3+ years in a program or technical leadership role

• Strong technical knowledge of aircraft structural assemblies, system installations, wiring, hydraulics, and flight systems

• Proven ability to manage program schedules, technical scope, and cross-functional resources

• Experience with program management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheets, Jira) and standard office applications

• Demonstrated success in managing program schedules, technical scope, and cross-disciplinary teams