Hardware Engineering Program Manager

Piper Companies; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Hardware Engineering Program Manager near San Jose, CA, to lead complex hardware development initiatives. This full-time, onsite role involves managing engineering execution across multiple disciplines while facilitating coordination among various engineering teams.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and over 10 years of engineering experience in high-tech environments. Competitive compensation is provided, including a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience within high-tech hardware environments.
• 5+ years of program management experience leading complex hardware initiatives.
• Strong technical breadth across various hardware domains.

Responsibilities

• Drive full lifecycle hardware development programs.
• Lead coordination across engineering teams.
• Manage relationships with contract manufacturers.

Skills

Program management

Technical problem-solving

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Hardware Engineering Program Manager located near San Jose, CA to lead large-scale, complex hardware development initiatives within the high-tech infrastructure industry. The Hardware Engineering Program Manager will play a critical role in managing engineering execution while also remaining hands‑on and technically engaged across multiple disciplines.

The Hardware Engineering Program Manager is a full‑time onsite position near San Jose, CA.

Responsibilities

• Drive full lifecycle hardware development programs from concept through production, ensuring on‑time and high‑quality delivery.
• Lead cross‑functional coordination across mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical, and systems engineering teams, ensuring alignment and execution.
• Own program schedules, dependencies, and risk mitigation while actively stepping in to support technical problem‑solving when needed.
• Manage relationships with contract manufacturers, suppliers, and external partners to ensure seamless production and delivery.
• Facilitate technical discussions and decision‑making across infrastructure domains including data centers, wiring, fiber, power, and server systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of engineering experience within high‑tech hardware environments (networking, data center infrastructure, servers, or electronics).
• 5+ years of program management experience leading complex hardware or embedded systems initiatives.
• Strong technical breadth across hardware domains (mechanical, electrical, thermal, signal, and infrastructure systems) with the ability to dive into details.
• Proficiency in program management platforms such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Jira, or Confluence.

Compensation

• Salary range: $210,000-$250,000
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO