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
- Responsible for the project performance and delivery of embedded, safety critical, flight software work packages on the Archer Midnight aircraft.
- Responsible for close coordination with multi-disciplinary teams including Software, Systems Engineering, Program Management, Quality, and Test.
- Responsible for full lifecycle development of software including design, code, and test.
- Responsible for program management of one or more software teams which include flight controls, battery management system, or electric engine controls.
- Build and maintain strong relationships across different Archer engineering teams.
- Work with Software Engineering Managers and Technical Leads to boost communication and solve problems.
- Develop taskbased schedules and track progress against the program plan.
- Identify and manage project Risks, Issues and Opportunities.
- Relentlessly drive on-time execution.
- Communicate regularly with stakeholders, providing updates on project milestones, risks, and issues.
- Prepare and present project reports, status updates, and performance metrics to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
- Use Earned Value Tracking and Jira tools.
- Support and lead software change control boards to manage project scope and drive team focus.
- Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to drive team efficiency and productivity.
- Compare actual performance against planned performance to identify variances and actively manage team deliverables.
Minimum Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Management.
Minimum Experience Requirements: 3 years of experience as Software Engineering Program Manager or related job title in which experience managing software projects and processes across multiple industries and functional areas, applying Agile methodologies, process design, and system analysis in diverse technical and business environments was gained.
Alternate Experience Requirements: 5 years of experience as Software Engineering Program Manager or related job title in which experience managing software projects and processes across multiple industries and functional areas, applying Agile methodologies, process design, and system analysis in diverse technical and business environments was gained.
Special Requirements: Must have skills with complex systems (like control systems, microgrids or safety critical industrial processes). Must have understanding of interplay between software processes supporting complex system product development (including requirements, design, and testing) in support of new product introduction. Must have skills in adaptive process design and system analysis, including creating flexible workflows and management systems and translating business and technical requirements into structured processes and software solutions for Agile, SDLC, and cross functional initiatives.
Please apply online at: https://www.archer.com/careers. Must put job code SJ2026DY on resume/CV and cover letter.
At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. For this position we are offering $181,868 to $190,961.40 per year. #LI-DNI
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Management.
- Minimum 3 years experience as a Software Engineering Program Manager or related role managing software projects and processes.
- Alternate: 5 years experience as a Software Engineering Program Manager or related role.
- Experience with embedded, safety-critical software (flight controls, BMS, or electric engine controls) or complex control systems.
- Skills with complex systems (control systems, microgrids, or safety-critical industrial processes).
- Understanding of software processes for complex system product development (requirements, design, testing).
- Skills in adaptive process design and system analysis; create flexible workflows and translate requirements into processes and software solutions for Agile/SDLC.
- Experience using Earned Value Tracking / Earned Value Management and Jira.
Archer Aviation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Archer Aviation and has not been reviewed or approved by Archer Aviation.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision, alongside HSA/FSA options and an Employee Assistance Program, forming a comprehensive base. Wellness activities and company-sponsored outings are additionally referenced.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes generous PTO, paid sick days, and paid holidays, with unlimited PTO noted for exempt employees. This breadth provides above-average flexibility for a hardware-focused environment.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership opportunities include company equity, performance bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a purchase discount. Equity is used to keep packages competitive in high-demand roles, creating meaningful upside potential.
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What We Do
Archer is an aerospace company building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft focused on improving mobility in cities. The company's mission is to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. Archer is designing, manufacturing, and operating a fully electric aircraft that can carry four passengers for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150mph while producing minimal noise. Archer's team is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
