Staff Technology Controls Architecture & Assurance Lead
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.
Responsibilities
- Define and Evolve the Technology Controls Framework
Architect a modern, scalable internal controls framework aligned with Archer’s pace, complexity, and risk profile—balancing rigor with developer and operator experience. Codify standards for control design, ownership, and lifecycle management. - Enable and Support Control Owners Across Technology
Act as a coach and strategic partner to engineers, operators, and product teams who own key controls—ensuring they have the clarity, tools, and support needed to design, test, and mature controls effectively and efficiently. - Serve as the Primary Liaison to Internal & External Audit
Lead the technology interface with internal audit, external auditors, and compliance partners. Manage walkthroughs, evidence requests, and narratives—minimizing disruption while building trust in the maturity and responsiveness of the tech org. - Drive Continuous Improvement in Control Quality and Efficiency
Lead retrospectives and assessments to identify gaps, friction, or inefficiencies in current processes. Advocate for and lead execution of automation, standardization, and tooling that enhance assurance while reducing manual burden on delivery teams. - Champion a Culture of Accountability and Operational Excellence
Help embed compliance as a natural, value-adding part of how we build and run systems. Elevate awareness and understanding of the “why” behind controls—shaping a culture that sees compliance as an enabler, not an obstacle.
Qualifications & Experience
- 10+ years of experience in technology risk, compliance, internal controls, or audit roles—preferably in high-growth, regulated, or complex technical environments.
- Proven ability to design and implement control frameworks that balance compliance rigor with operational usability.
- Deep knowledge of frameworks such as SOX, SOC 2, ISO 27001, or NIST, and the ability to apply them pragmatically in cloud-native, agile environments..
- Track record of effective partnership across engineering, security, infrastructure, people and finance teams to drive audit readiness and shared control ownership.
- Strong communicator who can translate control and risk concepts into operational clarity—equally comfortable working with ICs, leaders, and auditors.
- High-integrity, low-ego approach with the ability to influence without authority and build cross-functional trust.
- Experience with audit and compliance tooling (e.g., GRC platforms, ticketing systems, control mapping tools) is a plus—adaptability and mindset matter more.
Why Join Us
This is a rare opportunity to help shape how a next-generation aerospace company integrates compliance into its DNA—without slowing down innovation. We’re not looking for a box-checker—we’re looking for someone with deep expertise in the controls and compliance frameworks that underpin high-performing technology teams, who also brings empathy, passion, and a coaching mindset.
You’ll work directly with engineers, operators, and auditors to turn compliance into something teams want to do—not something they’re forced to do. If you thrive at the intersection of audit discipline and engineering culture, and care as much about helping others grow as you do about getting the details right, we’d love to hear from you.
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 $163,200 - $204,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.
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