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Senior Engineering Program Manager

United States, San Mateo 240000.00 - 280000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted January 03, 2026
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We are seeking a dynamic Senior Engineering Program Manager to lead our hardware engineering program management team. You will play a critical role in designing, developing, and delivering custom, integrated solutions that enable our revolutionary autonomous flight technology. As a senior leader within the hardware engineering organization, you will manage and grow a team of program managers, coordinate cross-functional efforts across the company, and drive strategic initiatives from conception through launch.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead and Develop the Team: Manage a team of hardware engineering program managers, including hiring, mentoring, and professional development, to build a world-class program management function
  • Drive Complex Engineering Programs: Oversee complex hardware engineering programs, ensuring product requirements are clearly defined and well-understood across multidisciplinary teams (firmware, electrical, mechanical)
  • Strategic Planning and Execution: Collaborate with engineering management and internal teams to define plans, prioritize engineering efforts, and ensure that all critical aspects of the product development cycle are met—including build readiness, testing setups and execution, supplier engagement, and resolving major technical issues
  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as a central coordination point across engineering and non-engineering teams (including operations and other program management teams) to align efforts toward major company-wide milestones
  • Process Improvement: Develop and implement processes to improve efficiency, communication, and collaboration within and between teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Hands-On Problem Solving: Be willing and able to dive into complex problems and execute hands-on when necessary to drive projects forward
  • Influence and Communication: Utilize exceptional presentation and interpersonal skills to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization, including executive leadership

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field is required
  • an advanced degree is a plus
  • Approximately 10+ years of experience running complex engineering programs as the lead or principal individual contributor—ideally in vehicles, major consumer products, or similar industries—from conception through launch
  • Around 5+ years of people leadership experience, with a track record of growing or managing teams of 10 or more program managers
  • A solid understanding of hardware technologies and experience working closely with highly technical engineering teams
  • Outstanding presentation and interpersonal skills
  • a communication superstar who can influence and collaborate across all organizational levels
  • Highly functional in a chaotic, fast-paced, and dynamic environment
  • comfortable switching frequently between strategic and tactical perspectives
  • Willingness and ability to dive into problems and execute hands-on as needed to drive results
  • Highly analytical with the ability to organize and distill data to drive rigorous product development decisions

What we offer

  • equity in the form of options
  • comprehensive benefits
  • various incentives and stipends
  • Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles
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