Hardware Program Lead — On-Site Hydrogen Systems

Fourier; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision

Equity compensation

401k

Diversity & inclusion

Paid sick days & vacation

Free lunches on-site

Job summary

Fourier is building on-site hydrogen production systems and seeking an experienced Senior Technical Program Manager to lead development across architecture, design, implementation, and validation of a complex industrial hardware product. You will partner with engineering teams and external partners to align on milestones and deliverables.

The role demands deep technical curiosity, mature stakeholder management, and the ability to steer programs from concept to launch in a fast-paced startup

Qualifications

• Technical background in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering.
• 10+ years leading cross-functional engineering programs in hardware.
• Experience with external partners such as contract manufacturers and suppliers is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across seniority levels.
• Ability to navigate ambiguous, fast-moving startup environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end program execution from concept through launch, defining scope and milestones.
• Coordinate across hardware engineering, manufacturing, product, and operations.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve issues.
• Communicate program status and key decisions to senior leadership.
• Continuously improve program management processes to boost efficiency.

Skills

Tech background

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

FMEA

Safety compliance

Job description

Fourier is building on-site hydrogen production systems and seeking an experienced Senior Technical Program Manager to lead development across architecture, design, implementation, and validation of a complex industrial hardware product. You will partner with engineering teams and external partners to align on milestones and deliverables.

The role demands deep technical curiosity, mature stakeholder management, and the ability to steer programs from concept to launch in a fast-paced startup