Staff Technical Program Manager - Assembly and Integration

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in aircraft assembly, integration, or manufacturing engineering, with at least 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.

Nice to Have

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

Qualifications

• Educational background in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering or related fields.

Benefits & Perks

• Targeted base pay between $150,000 - $185,000, with actual compensation determined by experience and skills.
• Archer's commitment to a pay-for-performance culture.
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities or religious beliefs.