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Technical Program Manager – Assembly & Integration
Company | Archer |
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Location | San Jose, CA, USA |
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Salary | $150000 – $185000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s 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.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
- NX Experience
- Teamcenter Experience
- SAP Experience
- Part 23 Certification Experience
- EVTOL Background