Sr. Manager, Design Engineering Structures
Archer · San Jose, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $207,400 - $259,200
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Archer's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 93% of Archer's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Archer
- high 156 stale, 5 reposted of 158 open
- Hiring momentum
- 226 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Archer's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Archer.
About this role
In this role, you will lead and mentor a team of approximately 20 engineers in the Airframe organization, focusing on the design and integration of lightweight composite and metallic structures for eVTOL aircraft. You will be responsible for developing technical capabilities, driving innovation in composite design, and ensuring alignment with safety and performance standards. Additionally, you will collaborate with external partners and contribute to intellectual property development.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Archer as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
- 12+ years of experience in composite structures design and analysis
- 3+ years of management or team leadership experience
- Experience with aircraft certification processes (Part 23, Part 27, or Part 25)
- Expert knowledge of composite materials, design principles, and manufacturing processes
- Proficiency with CAD software (NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar)
Nice to have
- Master's degree
- Experience with eVTOL, rotorcraft, or urban air mobility systems
- Knowledge of electric aircraft systems and integration challenges
- Experience with certification of novel aircraft configurations
What you get
- Targeting a base pay between $207,400 - $259,200
- Pay-for-performance culture
Worth weighing
- No specific information about company culture or team dynamics
- Safety sensitive role requiring background check and drug screening
- No detailed information on career advancement opportunities
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Listed by Archer on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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