IT Systems Engineering Manager at Archer56

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. We are seeking a highly experienced IT Systems Engineering Manager who will be hands-on to lead our Systems Engineering, Endpoint Engineering, and Digital Workplace technology team. This role is responsible for delivering a world-class technology experience to our employees, ensuring operational excellence across our core IT services, and driving the evolution of our digital workplace strategy as the company scales. What You’ll Do • Team Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing multi-functional IT team. • Strategy & Planning: Establish roadmaps, OKRs, and capacity plans for each pillar, including EUS, Systems, Endpoint, and Digital Workplace. • Infrastructure Management: Oversee the administration and reliability of core IT infrastructure hardware and systems, such as VDI, identity, collaboration, SaaS platforms, directory services, and authentication. • Architecture & Design: Guide systems architecture decisions and ensure scalable, secure configurations. • Endpoint Strategy: Own the device management strategy across macOS, Windows, and mobile platforms. • Collaboration Tools: Oversee tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Miro, Notion, and Atlassian. • Governance & Compliance: Implement IT governance, risk management, and compliance strategies. • Automation & Integration: Drive integration, automation, and tool governance to reduce friction across teams. • Vendor & Budget Management: Manage vendor relationships, renewals, and budget allocations across platforms and hardware. • Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with Security, Engineering, and Facilities to ensure a secure and productive environment. What We’re Looking For Required Qualifications • Education: B.S in Computer Science or related IT / Engineering discipline • Experience: 8+ years of IT experience, with at least 3+ years in a leadership or management role. • Technical Skills: Hands-on familiarity with identity management (Okta/Entra), endpoint management tools, and core SaaS systems. • Scaling: Experience building and scaling IT systems in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. • Windows Expertise: Deep knowledge of Windows operating systems and system administration, including deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting. Windows certifications are a plus. • Soft Skills: Excellent communication, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in engineering-driven, hybrid, or multi-site organizations. • Experience supporting executive teams or high-velocity engineering organizations. • Strong understanding of automation, workflow orchestration, and operational tooling. • Exposure to compliance frameworks such as SOC2, FedRAMP, CMMC, or ISO 27001. Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications. At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $152,100 and $190,100. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [Upgrade to PRO to see contact]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy. 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 [Upgrade to PRO to see contact]. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.