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# Principal Solution Architect – Supply Chain Systems at Archer

- **Company:** Archer
- **Location:** San Jose California, United States
- **Posted:** 2024-12-12
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/archer56/jobs/6292277003

## Job description

Archer is an aerospace and defense company headquartered in San Jose, California, building the aircraft and technology that will define the next era of flight. The company works across air taxis, UAS, AI and powertrain development — building real-world systems that combine software intelligence with physical hardware. That includes Midnight, Archer's all-electric air taxi; Halo, an autonomous vertical takeoff and landing aircraft built for both commercial and defense use; and ZEE, Archer's AI foundation model built specifically for aviation. We’re seeking exceptional engineers, operators and builders to join us on our mission to build the future of aerospace and defense.

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.

The Principal Solution Architect – Supply Chain Systems will lead the end-to-end architecture, roadmap, and solution design for Supply Chain and Logistics functions across the enterprise. This role ensures scalable, integrated, and efficient system landscapes leveraging SAP S/4HANA core capabilities and extending through planning, procurement, logistics, and supplier collaboration platforms (e.g., Ariba, IBP, Palantir, and BTP-based solutions).You will partner with business and technology leaders to shape the digital supply chain strategy that supports enterprise growth, operational maturity, and innovation.

## Key Responsibilities

1. Architecture and Strategy

- Own the Supply Chain architecture vision and roadmap across Procurement, Planning, Logistics, and Supplier Collaboration.
- Define scalable and standardized SAP S/4HANA designs (MM, SD, EWM, PP, TM, GTS, and Ariba integration).
- Evaluate and rationalize existing processes; drive standardization and simplification aligned to enterprise goals.
- Lead design governance through the Architecture Review Board ensuring cross-functional alignment.
- Partner with Enterprise Architecture to connect supply chain roadmaps with Manufacturing, Finance, and Quality domains.

1. Solution Delivery and Design Leadership

- Lead end-to-end design for supply chain initiatives — from concept to go-live — ensuring seamless data flow across sourcing, procurement, inventory, logistics, and finance.
- Translate business needs into system capabilities leveraging SAP best practices (S/4HANA Public/Private Cloud).
- Oversee integration architecture between SAP and non-SAP systems (IBP, Palantir, BTP, Workato, Mendix).
- Collaborate with business SMEs to document “as-is” and “to-be” process flows and establish future-state capability models.
- Ensure compliance with SOX, trade, and audit controls in supply chain processes.

1. Process Transformation

- Partner with Operations, Planning, and Procurement teams to identify process gaps and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
- Introduce automation, AI/ML-enabled demand forecasting, and supplier collaboration enhancements.
- Drive data governance and master data integrity across Material Master, Supplier Master, and transactional data.

1. Governance and Leadership

- Act as a key member of IT leadership, driving supply chain transformation programs and stakeholder alignment.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to analysts, developers, and partner teams working within the supply chain domain.
- Define architectural standards, integration models, and reusability frameworks across projects.
- Collaborate with the Production Support team to ensure solutions are maintainable post-implementation.

## Qualifications

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s preferred.
- Experience:
- 15+ years in end-to-end supply chain process and system transformation.
- Deep functional expertise in SAP S/4HANA modules: MM, SD, PP, EWM, TM, GTS, and Ariba.
- Proven experience with IBP (Integrated Business Planning) or equivalent advanced planning tools.
- Understanding of SAP BTP, APIs, and integration frameworks for connecting SAP and non-SAP systems.
- Hands-on experience in greenfield and brownfield SAP implementations.
- Prior exposure to manufacturing, aerospace, or automotive supply chains preferred.
- Skills:
- Strong understanding of data architecture, analytics integration, and control frameworks.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional leadership.
- Ability to translate business strategy into executable technology roadmaps.

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 $190,000 - $245,000. 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.

Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's [Candidate Privacy Policy](https://archer.com/legal/personnel-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 People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.

## About Archer

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Archer is developing and manufacturing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to create a sustainable air taxi service for urban mobility.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: ACHR)
- **Headquarters**: San Jose, California, United States
- **Founded**: Not publicly available
- **Founders**: Adam Goldstein, Brett Adcock [linkedin.com]

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Airlines and Aviation / eVTOL aircraft manufacturing and operations
- **Target customers**: Airline operators, urban commuters, and corporate partners (B2B and B2C)
- **Mission or purpose**: Advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility by creating a quick, safe, sustainable, and cost-effective electric airline [greenhouse.io]

## Products & Services
- **Midnight eVTOL Aircraft**: A fully electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft designed to carry passengers with minimal noise, range up to 100 miles at speeds up to 150 mph. Dual-mode capability (VTOL and CTOL) [linkedin.com]
- **Archer Airline Operations**: Vertically integrated airline service intended to operate air taxi flights in cities globally.
- **Archer FBO (Fixed Base Operator)**: Acquired Hawthorne Airport FBO in Los Angeles, offering full airport services [linkedin.com]

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: $2.0 billion (as of mid-2026) [linkedin.com]
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue $300,000; Total funding raised $2.83 billion (post-IPO equity rounds from Stellantis, United Airlines, BlackRock) [linkedin.com]
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Stellantis, United Airlines, BlackRock; partnerships include United Airlines (200 aircraft order), UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (certification program), White House eVTOL Integration Pilot Program [linkedin.com]
- **Growth Signals**: 1,158 employees (+44.5% YoY); US operations expected to begin in 2026 under eIPP; expanded flight test program with daily piloted flights; certification progress in UAE; Florida air taxi bill passed [linkedin.com]

## Competitive Advantages
- **Vertically integrated** – designs, manufactures, and operates its own aircraft and airline, controlling the full stack.
- **Dual-mode aircraft** capable of both vertical and conventional takeoff/landing, increasing operational flexibility.
- **Strong strategic partnerships** with major airlines (United) and automotive OEM (Stellantis) provide capital, manufacturing expertise, and distribution.
- **First-mover status** in eVTOL certification and commercialization in the US and UAE.

## Strategic Focus
- Launch commercial air taxi operations in US cities in 2026 under the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP).
- Achieve type certification with FAA and international regulators (UAE GCAA).
- Expand manufacturing scale with Stellantis partnership and build out vertiport infrastructure.
- Continue aircraft testing and data collection to validate safety and performance.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Fast-paced, mission-driven environment at the forefront of sustainable aviation and electric transportation.
- **Work environment**: Primarily on-site at San Jose, CA HQ; additional offices in Palo Alto, CA; Salinas, CA; Huntington Beach, CA; and Hampshire, UK. Remote/hybrid policy not explicitly stated.
- **Notable perks**: Not explicitly listed; emphasis on engineering innovation, flight test operations, and cross-disciplinary teams (AI, software, hardware, design).
- **Engineering culture**: 704 employees in technical roles (39%); active hiring for backend, AI, embedded, systems engineering, and flight sciences roles. Strong talent poaching from Tesla, Apple, Joby, Boeing, Lockheed Martin [linkedin.com]
- **Employee rating**: 3.7/5.0 (118 reviews) – Career 3.8, Compensation 3.7, Culture 3.4, Work-Life 3.0 [linkedin.com]

## Sources
1. [archer.com](https://www.archer.com)
2. [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/archer56/jobs/7625743003)
3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/flyarcher)

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