Software Project Manager - (SJ2026DY)

archer56

San Jose, California, United States · San Jose · United States

Posted Jun 15, 2026

Other
Program Management

Job description

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

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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.