Director of Engineering Program Management - Air Vehicles
Director of Engineering Program Management - Air Vehicles
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$ 224000 - 280000
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Job Description
Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose California building an allelectric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing manufacturing and operating an allelectric 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 Youll Do:
We are seeking an experienced Principal Program Manager to lead our air vehicle program within Archers Program Management Office. This role will be responsible for managing air vehicle systems including airframe landing gear environmental control systems and interior cabin design integration and production. The position requires a deep understanding of aviation/aerospace programs and experience with mechanical air vehicle systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee multiple airframe development programs from concept through certification and production
- Manage crossfunctional teams including engineering manufacturing supply chain and quality
- Develop and maintain program schedules budgets and risk management plans
- Drive technical decisions and trade studies related to airframe design and manufacturing
- Coordinate with certification authorities regarding compliance and documentation
- Oversee supplier relationships and contracts for air vehicle components
- Ensure alignment between program objectives and overall company strategy
Technical Leadership:
- Guide composite material selection and manufacturing processes
- Oversee airframe integration with other aircraft systems
- Lead technical reviews and design validation activities
- Manage weight targets and structural performance requirements
- Drive manufacturing optimization and cost reduction initiatives
Program Management:
- Develop and track program metrics and KPIs
- Manage program budgets and resource allocation
- Create and maintain program documentation and reporting
- Lead stakeholder communications and status updates
- Identify and mitigate program risks
What You Need:
- Bachelors degree in Aerospace Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 10 years of program management experience in aerospace/aviation industry
- Proven experience managing composite airframe programs
- Experience with vehicle development programs (aircraft automotive or similar)
- Knowledge of quality standards and processes
- Strong project management software proficiency
- Excellence in stakeholder management
- Advanced problemsolving and analytical abilities
- Strong financial acumen and budget management
- Expertlevel presentation and communication skills
- Ability to lead and influence crossfunctional teams
Bonus Qualifications:
- Masters degree in relevant field
- PMP certification preferred
- Strong understanding of aircraft structures and certification requirements
- Experience with eVTOL or urban air mobility programs
- Background in composite materials and manufacturing processes
- Experience with FAA certification processes
- Knowledge of aircraft systems integration
- Experience with agile program management methodologies
- Experience in traditional aircraft/vehicular systems including landing gear environmental control systems or cabin systems
Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications
At Archer we aim to attract retain and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a payforperformance culture and reward performance that supports the Companys business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $224000 $280000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as jobrelated 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 Archers People Team at . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a casebycase 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. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
