Technical Program Manager, Electric Propulsion Systems
Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, dedicated to advancing sustainable air mobility through the development of all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The company is currently scaling production of its cutting-edge eVTOL aircraft, Midnight 1.0, while planning for the next-generation Midnight 1.1. The Technical Program Manager for Electric Propulsion Systems will play a pivotal role in this endeavor, overseeing the manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly programs to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of electric propulsion systems.
In this role, the Technical Program Manager will act as the primary interface across Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Program Management teams. Responsibilities include building and managing detailed, task-based schedules using tools like Smartsheet, driving critical path activities, and holding teams accountable to milestones. The manager will embed with manufacturing teams to support day-to-day execution, remove blockers, and drive recovery plans to closure. Additionally, the role involves leading cross-functional coordination to ensure build readiness, including material, configuration, and production planning alignment, as well as proactively identifying risks and implementing solutions to improve throughput and reliability.
The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, along with over five years of experience in Technical Program Management or New Product Introduction, delivering complex hardware programs. A strong understanding of product manufacturing processes is essential, with a preference for hands-on mechanical or manufacturing experience, particularly with components like motors, stators, and windings. The candidate should demonstrate a proven ability to drive execution in manufacturing environments, experience managing detailed schedules and dependencies, and strong cross-functional leadership skills. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational abilities are crucial in this fast-paced environment.
Archer offers a competitive compensation package for this position, targeting a base pay between $144,000 and $180,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The company is committed to providing a safe workplace and a safe aircraft, with employment in safety-sensitive positions contingent on successful passage of a background check and subject to pre-employment and random drug screening. Archer is dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces differences and supports all team members.