Engineering TPM: Orchestrator of Hardware & Software Programs

RISE Robotics; Somerville (AL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RISE Robotics is seeking an Engineering Program Manager to drive disciplined execution of software-enabled hardware programs within a cross-functional team. This role emphasizes planning, coordination, and delivery across mechanical, electrical, and software engineering, collaborating with product, operations, and leadership to translate requirements into clear engineering plans.

The role is execution-focused, not people management, and requires translating customer and business needs into

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an Engineering Program Manager, Technical Program Manager, or similar execution-focused role.
• Hardware industry experience with a focus in electrical and software engineering
• Prior experience at a B2B startup
• Bachelor's Degree in science, technology, engineering and/or math fields; Electrical and computer engineering are preferred.
• Experience using Jira or equivalent tools to manage programs, dependencies, and execution tracking
• Demonstrated experience managing programs that involve both internal teams and external contract resources.
• Hands-on familiarity with engineering validation and test processes, including requirements traceability, test planning, execution, and interpretation of results.
• Support government, defense, or regulated customer programs.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into clear, executable engineering plans
• Clear written/verbal communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated reliability in preparation, follow-through, and stakeholder communication
• Comfort operating in an environment where priorities may shift, while accountability remains high

Responsibilities

• Support execution of engineering programs for commercial and government customers, from requirements definition through validation and delivery
• Translate customer and business requirements into structured engineering program plans with clear scope, milestones, dependencies, and ownership
• Coordinate work across internal engineering teams and external contract resources to meet program objectives
• Track progress against engineering commitments and surface risks, tradeoffs, and constraints early
• Ensure commitments are realistic, clearly understood, and upheld as conditions evolve
• Provide clear visibility into program status, risks, and tradeoffs to support organizational prioritization and decision-making
• Support validation and test activities to ensure test plans, execution, and results demonstrate compliance with design and customer requirements
• Partner with operations to align engineering execution with hardware delivery
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date program artifacts and records in Jira and related tools
• Identify recurring execution issues and work with stakeholders to improve planning and coordination practices

Skills

Engineering program management

Cross-functional coordination

Requirements management

Stakeholder communication

Test planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM fields

Tools

Jira

Job description

RISE Robotics is seeking an Engineering Program Manager to drive disciplined execution of software-enabled hardware programs within a cross-functional team. This role emphasizes planning, coordination, and delivery across mechanical, electrical, and software engineering, collaborating with product, operations, and leadership to translate requirements into clear engineering plans.

The role is execution-focused, not people management, and requires translating customer and business needs into