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Cowboyspace

Technical Program Manager, Avionics

San Carlos, California

Work authorization required$145k-$220kDetected 5 days ago
Product ManagementProject ManagementJiraStakeholder ManagementSupply ChainProcurementPCB DesignFPGAEmbedded SystemsAvionicsEMI/EMCDO-160DO-254Mechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignCommunication

About the role

  • You will bridge the gap between complex engineering realities and tight mission milestones, acting as the central axis connecting Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and own the integrated hardware development schedule, including schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping, bring-up, qualification, flight certification, and launch readiness.
  • Drive milestone execution through agile or phase-gated development methodologies, continuously monitoring dependencies, identifying critical path risks, and proactively mitigating schedule impacts.
  • Lead cross-functional execution across Hardware Engineering, Embedded Software, FPGA, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Integration & Test, and Quality to ensure successful hardware/software integration and program delivery.
  • Facilitate Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Test (DFT) reviews while supporting production test development and manufacturing readiness.
  • Own hardware program risk management by maintaining the risk register, resolving technical blockers, managing material shortages, and driving Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), Material Review Boards (MRBs), and configuration control.
  • Partner with Supply Chain to manage vendor selection, PCB fabrication, PCBA partners, long-lead component procurement, prototype builds, first-article inspections, and transition to production.
  • Own product lifecycle management (PLM), including Bills of Materials (BOMs), Approved Manufacturer Lists (AMLs), part numbering, release management, and design documentation.
  • Drive hardware quality and reliability through EMC/EMI compliance, signal integrity, power integrity, environmental qualification, and reliability analysis.
  • Support spacecraft integration, environmental testing, launch campaigns, and on-orbit anomaly investigation while ensuring avionics hardware remains aligned with overall vehicle architecture and mission objectives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 3-5+ years of experience leading complex hardware development programs, preferably in aerospace, defense, automotive, or other high-reliability industries.
  • Strong understanding of the end-to-end hardware development lifecycle, including PCB design and fabrication, prototype builds, qualification testing, manufacturing, and production.
  • Experience managing cross-functional engineering teams and coordinating execution across Hardware, Embedded Software, FPGA, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Integration & Test.
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet, and product lifecycle management (PLM) systems such as Arena, Windchill, or Agile PLM.

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with aerospace regulatory standards (e.g., DO-254, DO-160, IPC-A-610 Class 3, or NASA/ECSS standards).
  • Exceptional communication skills with a proven track record of influencing cross-functional teams without direct authority.
  • 10 paid holidays per calendar year
  • Relocation assistance if applicable
  • Daily lunch in the office and a fully stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks
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Compensation

  • Compensation and Benefits

Company info

  • We are seeking an experienced and highly technical Hardware Project Manager (HPM) / Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive the execution of our next-generation Avionics systems.

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