Technical Program Manager - Composites
Archer Technologies
IT, Operations
San Jose, CA, USA
USD 150k-185k / year
Posted on Jul 11, 2025
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.
What you’ll do:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all technical and programmatic aspects of assigned composite assembly programs.
- Own the program schedule, scope, and cost performance; develop detailed project plans and track milestones.
- Lead cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality to ensure program objectives are met.
- Provide technical direction and program oversight from design through delivery of composite assemblies.
- Manage program risks, issues, and changes, and communicate program status to internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure technical solutions meet customer and regulatory requirements, while balancing cost and manufacturability.
- Drive continuous improvement in processes, execution, and cross-team collaboration.
What you need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in composite manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a program or technical leadership role.
- Strong technical understanding of composite materials, fabrication methods (layup, bonding, autoclave/oven curing), and structural design principles.
- Demonstrated success in managing program schedules, technical scope, and cross-disciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Experience with program management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheets, Jira) and standard office applications.
- 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 $150,000 - $185,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related 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 Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case 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 People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.
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