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As a Senior Flight Sciences Program Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing efforts across Archer’s Flight Sciences organization, including Aerodynamics, Acoustics, Vehicle Performance and Flight Simulation, and Thermal Management, in close partnership with Engineering, Aircraft Integration, Flight Test, Program Management, and Supply Chain. This is a highly cross-functional role that ensures technical, schedule, and cost alignment for analysis, simulation, and test activities that directly enable vehicle performance, flight readiness, and certification.
Job Responsibility:
Build and maintain strong relationships across Archer teams, including Flight Sciences, Aircraft Integration, Engineering, Flight Test, Program Management, and Supply Chain
Act as the primary interface between Flight Sciences and cross-functional stakeholders on deliverables, priorities, issues, and resolution
Own execution for assigned Flight Sciences scope
aligning to program requirements and major milestones
Partner closely with Flight Sciences leadership and technical leads to plan and execute analysis, simulation, and test campaigns that support vehicle development, integration, and certification
Develop and maintain detailed, task-based schedules supporting simulation development, aero/acoustic analyses, wind tunnel testing, and flight test correlation activities
Lead program kickoffs, execution reviews, and milestone/gate reviews
track and report progress against the program management plan
Drive supplier performance within the flight sciences domain, ensuring all contractual milestones are met through strategic planning and proactive execution
Identify, manage, and drive closure of program Risks, Issues, and Opportunities, with particular focus on performance, correlation, and schedule risk
Prepare and present executive-level summaries, performance metrics, and readiness assessments to senior leadership
Requirements:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, technical program management, or engineering roles
Experience in flight sciences disciplines, including aerodynamics, flight simulation, thermal management and/or acoustics, and how they support aircraft design, integration, and flight test
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent degree
Experience successfully managing and driving complex, technically driven development programs and distilling large volumes of information into clear, executive-level communication
Proven experience managing cross-functional dependencies and technically complex schedules
Expertise in identifying schedule drivers and critical paths to optimize simulation and test workflows
Experience with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar scheduling tools
Experience with Jira and Confluence for task tracking and collaborative documentation
Ability to navigate ambiguity and re-prioritize deliverables in a fast-paced, evolving technical environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Nice to have:
Experience in aerospace vehicle development, advanced air mobility, or test programs
Familiarity with flight test planning, simulation validation, and model-to-flight correlation
Experience supporting certification programs and performance compliance efforts