Autonomous Freight: Hardware TPM & Program Lead

Gatik; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Gatik is seeking a driven Technical Program Manager - Hardware to own end-to-end program execution for vehicle readiness from concept to production. You will oversee vehicle hardware integration, supplier ramp planning with Magna, and cross-functional alignment across milestones to deliver autonomous-ready trucks to commercial operations.

This role reports to the Director of Technical Program Management and requires collaboration with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on program management experience driving complex hardware development cycles and long-lead item programs.
• Experience in automotive, autonomous vehicle (AV), or commercial transportation sectors managing vehicle-level hardware integration.
• Ability to break down high-level goals into clear deliverables, dependency trackers, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Educational background in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering or related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end vehicle readiness program execution from concept to production.
• Coordinate bring-up procedures, assembly integrations, and end-of-line testing with internal teams and Magna.
• Manage dependencies, supplier ramp planning, and line qualification milestones to ensure on-time delivery of autonomous truck fleets.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to lead times, costs, schedules, hardware performance, and quality.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication and executive status reporting across Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, V&V, and Commercial Operations.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Translate goals to deliverables

Education

Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Industrial Engineering or related

Job description

Gatik is seeking a driven Technical Program Manager - Hardware to own end-to-end program execution for vehicle readiness from concept to production. You will oversee vehicle hardware integration, supplier ramp planning with Magna, and cross-functional alignment across milestones to deliver autonomous-ready trucks to commercial operations.

This role reports to the Director of Technical Program Management and requires collaboration with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and