Archer · 6 hours ago
Engineering Program Manager, Electric Propulsion System
San Jose, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$180K/yr - $215K/yr
5+ years expArcher is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, focused on developing all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to promote sustainable air mobility. They are seeking an experienced Engineering Program Manager to oversee Electric Propulsion programs, managing schedules, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration to drive technical problem-solving and continuous improvements.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain program schedules, budgets, and risk management plans
Lead EPS L3 engineering program, to optimize performance and reliability
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality and test teams to drive technical problem-solving and continuous product and process improvements
Serve as primary customer and stakeholder point of contact for program status updates, technical reviews, and issue resolution
Develop and maintain comprehensive program documentation, including schedules, risk registers, and technical reports, in compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Drive Trade studies and apply advanced knowledge of composite materials and manufacturing processes to support the design, testing, and production of high-performance L3 EPS System and oversee supplier relationships
Ensure material selection, manufacturing processes and designs for excellence on time
Oversee/support Electrical Propulsion System Integration including design and product validation
Lead technical reviews and design validation activities
Manage weight targets and structural performance requirements
Drive EPS manufacturing optimization and cost reduction initiatives
Develop and track program metrics and KPIs
Manage program budget and own Engineering Planning activities
Drive stakeholder communications to reduce gaps and keep pulse on the business
Facilitate effective cross-functional team meetings for EPS program activities by setting clear agendas, capturing action items, and ensuring timely follow-up on decisions and deliverables
Prepare and deliver concise, data-driven status updates and presentations to executive leadership, clearly communicating program progress, risks, and mitigation strategies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
5+ years of program management experience in aerospace/aviation or similar industries
Proven experience managing supplier management and strong external supplier collaborated programs
Experience with vehicle development programs (aircraft, automotive, or similar)
Strong project management proficiency
Excellence in stakeholder management
Advanced problem-solving and analytical abilities
Strong financial acumen and budget management
Expert-level presentation and communication skills
Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams
Manage multiple suppliers to meet quality, schedule and cost targets
Preferred
Master's degree in relevant field
PMP certification preferred
Experience with eVTOL or urban air mobility programs
Experience with FAA certification processes
Knowledge of aircraft systems integration
Experience with agile program management methodologies
Experience in traditional aircraft/vehicular systems
Company
Archer
Archer is an aerospace company that developed an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft tailored for urban air mobility systems.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.48BKey Investors
BlackRockStellantis
2025-11-06Post Ipo Equity· $650M
2025-06-12Post Ipo Equity· $850M
2025-02-11Post Ipo Equity· $300M
Leadership Team
Adam Goldstein
Founder and CEO
Tom Muniz
Chief Technology Officer
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