Engineering Program Manager - Hardware Prototyping Lead

Real Time Recruitment Solutions (RTRS); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment and engineering firm is searching for an Engineering Program Manager to lead complex hardware programs. The ideal candidate will have a multidisciplinary background with 5–10 years of experience in engineering program management. Responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional teams, managing schedules and budgets, and ensuring alignment across stakeholders. This hands-on role is based in Boston and requires regular travel. Explore this unique opportunity to make a significant impact in exciting real-world projects.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in engineering program or project management.
• Background in complex hardware development environments (defense, aerospace, advanced manufacturing).
• Proven experience leading cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end engineering programs from concept through prototype and validation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across various engineering disciplines.
• Oversee testing, field trials, and iterative design improvements.

Skills

Strong understanding of systems engineering and product development

Proficiency with program/project management tools

Ability to lead Integrated Product Teams

Confident communicator with technical stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline

Tools

Program/project management tools

Job description

A recruitment and engineering firm is searching for an Engineering Program Manager to lead complex hardware programs. The ideal candidate will have a multidisciplinary background with 5–10 years of experience in engineering program management. Responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional teams, managing schedules and budgets, and ensuring alignment across stakeholders. This hands-on role is based in Boston and requires regular travel. Explore this unique opportunity to make a significant impact in exciting real-world projects.