Archer · 12 hours ago
Propulsion System Technical Operations Lead
San Jose, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$173K/yr - $220K/yr
8+ years expArcher 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. The Propulsion System Technical Operations Lead will lead technical operations supporting propulsion system production and flight operations, establish root cause analysis methodologies, and mentor junior engineers in technical analysis.
AerospaceAir TransportationElectric VehicleManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead technical operations supporting propulsion system production and flight operations
Serve as primary technical interface for manufacturing quality issues, development testing, and flight test anomalies
Establish and implement robust root cause analysis methodologies for component failures
Drive resolution of critical technical issues affecting production or flight operations
Develop technical standards and best practices for technical operations activities
Analyze performance data to identify reliability trends and improvement opportunities
Coordinate real-time engineering support for flight test operations and anomaly resolution
Establish metrics and KPIs for measuring technical operations effectiveness
Mentor junior engineers in problem-solving methodologies and technical analysis
Develop strategic roadmap for technical operations capabilities and process improvements
Create documentation standards for failure investigation reports and corrective actions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related field
8+ years experience in product engineering, manufacturing support, or technical operations
Experience leading technical teams and coordinating across organizational boundaries (design, manufacturing, quality, test)
Demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis and technical problem resolution
Background in rotating machinery, gearboxes, or electric motor systems
Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret test data and performance metrics
Knowledge of Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) methodologies
Strong communication skills with ability to present technical findings to diverse audiences
Experience supporting production operations and resolving manufacturing issues
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering or related field
Experience in aviation/aerospace technical operations
Deep knowledge of electric propulsion systems (inc. motors, inverters, gearboxes, propellers)
Experience supporting flight test operations and resolving flight test anomalies
Background in reliability engineering and performance analysis
Experience with PLM systems and configuration management
Track record of implementing process improvements and engineering standards
Experience with statistical analysis techniques for failure trending
Understanding of FAA continued airworthiness requirements
Experience with supplier quality management and component failure resolution
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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