Senior Systems Engineering Program Manager

• Lead end-to-end program management for multi-disciplinary hardware systems—from design and validation through ramp and mass production
• Develop and execute strategic program plans that align with business objectives, capacity goals, and long-term product roadmaps
• Coordinate with global contract manufacturers and internal teams to ensure product readiness, build execution, and quality performance
• Integrate DFM, quality, and supply chain inputs early in the development cycle to drive manufacturability and cost efficiency
• Manage schedules, milestones, and build readiness across global teams, ensuring smooth prototype-to-production transitions
• Identify and mitigate program risks, track KPIs for cost, quality, and schedule, and report status to executive stakeholders
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment across engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality teams to resolve critical issues

• 10+ years of program management experience in hardware or systems engineering, with a focus on high-volume production
• Proven success leading global programs with contract manufacturers from NPI through production
• Strong strategic planning and execution skills, with the ability to align technical programs to business objectives
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, industrialization strategies, and lifecycle management for complex systems
• Expertise in DFM, configuration control, FACA, and root cause analysis
• Experience managing RFQ, supplier selection, and basic commercial negotiations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across global and executive audiences
• Proficiency with tools like JIRA, Confluence, or similar
• BS/MS in Engineering or related field required
• PMP or equivalent preferred

Background in automotive, LiDAR, or advanced manufacturing preferred

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pre-tax commuter and health care/dependent care accounts
• 401k plan
• Life and disability benefits
• Flexible time off
• Paid parental leave
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Very competitive compensation and meaningful stock grants
• Unlimited PTO