Actuators TPM Lead for Robotics Hardware Programs

Boston Dynamics; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 178,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Dynamics in Waltham, MA, seeks a Principal Technical Program Manager - Actuators to lead actuation programs from design to mass production. You will coordinate with mechanical, electrical, firmware, and controls teams and stakeholders to ensure performance-optimized humanoid actuator subsystems, including motors, gearboxes, and PCBAs.

The role requires 12+ years across engineering and PM, with 7+ years in engineering design and 5+ years managing complex shipping robotics projects.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of total experience across engineering and project management.
• 7+ years of experience in engineering design.
• 5+ years of project management on a complex shipping product, preferably in robotics or automotive industries.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, actuators, controls, assembly, and testing processes.
• Proactive, highly organized, and detail oriented with strong technical communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Work with functional leads to establish a schedule within the master program schedule and track performance.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Use resource planning to identify bottlenecks, unblock them, and adjust schedules accordingly.
• Continually track projects and report project status and critical path to stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks to project delivery and implement contingency plans when necessary.
• Coordinate with Operations Program Manager to ensure on-time delivery of all critical components.
• Coordinate design reviews to ensure deliverables meet high engineering standards, enabling a seamless transition from development to manufacturing.
• Ensure rigorous documentation, change control, and versioning of components and assemblies.
• Coordinate creation of annual budgets and track performance against forecasts.
• Facilitate weekly coordination meetings with South Korean vendors, requiring at least 1x week evening availability to accommodate international time zones.

Skills

Program management

Mechanical engineering

Robotics

Cross-functional

Education

BS/MS in engineering

Tools

Smartsheets

Microsoft Project

Job description

Boston Dynamics in Waltham, MA, seeks a Principal Technical Program Manager - Actuators to lead actuation programs from design to mass production. You will coordinate with mechanical, electrical, firmware, and controls teams and stakeholders to ensure performance-optimized humanoid actuator subsystems, including motors, gearboxes, and PCBAs.

The role requires 12+ years across engineering and PM, with 7+ years in engineering design and 5+ years managing complex shipping robotics projects.