Staff Technical Program Manager, Assembly and Integration

About The Role:

As part of Archer’s mission, we’re scaling production of our cutting-edge eVTOL aircraft, Midnight 1.0, while planning for the next-generation Midnight 1.1. 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
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Expertise in advanced manufacturing tools (CAD, PLM, MES)
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills to set direction and mentor a diverse engineering team
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-iteration environment, balancing big-picture program goals with hands-on, real-time build solutions

Bonus Qualifications:

• NX Experience
• Teamcenter Experience
• SAP Experience
• Part 23 Certification Experience
• EVTOL Background

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 pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $172,800 - $216,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to provide a safe workplace and a safe aircraft. This is a safety sensitive designated role. Employment in safety sensitive positions is contingent on successful passage of a background check and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screening.

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 [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.