Principal Technical Program Manager - Technology, Process, and Supplier Development (TPD)

Madrona Venture Labs; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) match

PTO

Commuter benefits

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Echodyne seeks a Principal Technical Program Manager to drive supplier-driven hardware integration programs within the PMO. You will bridge engineering, operations, sourcing, and external partners to advance next-generation radar and sensing platforms.

The role demands a systems mindset, deep technical fluency, and experience coordinating complex programs across internal and external teams, with significant travel.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead complex, multistakeholder development programs involving custom or emerging technologies.
• Experience driving supplier qualification, onboarding, and development for hardware components or assemblies.
• Strong understanding of hardware development lifecycles, DFM, and supplier engagement models.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional initiatives involving made-to-spec hardware and supplier processes.
• Define and manage development plans with milestones, readiness, and risk mitigation.
• Drive feasibility reviews and supplier evaluations with engineering and sourcing.
• Oversee integration of supplier deliverables into internal projects with quality and timing in mind.
• Assess supplier capabilities and mature processes for scalable development.
• Promote collaboration across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams.
• Lead post-integration reviews to improve internal and external processes.
• Identify technical gaps, supplier dependencies, and future readiness requirements.
• Travel domestically and internationally for supplier site visits and reviews (15–25%).

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Supplier development

Hardware integration

Integrated project plans

Communication & documentation

Risk management

Ambiguity management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field

Tools

Arena/Windchill

MS Project

Confluence

Jira

Job description

Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

Echodyne is seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager with experience leading supplier-driven hardware and technology integration programs to join our Program Management Office (PMO).

ROLE OVERVIEW

You’ll play a critical role in the development and maturation of custom, made-to-specification assemblies, components, and technologies that support the company’s long-term product roadmap. This role bridges engineering, operations, sourcing, and external partners to deliver next-generation radar and sensing platforms.

You will lead strategic initiatives involving early-stage R&D, supplier development, and process optimization—often running in parallel with or ahead of standard product programs. The ideal candidate brings a systems mindset, deep technical fluency, and a strong background in managing complex cross-functional efforts with both internal and external teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and execute cross-functional initiatives involving made-to-spec hardware, components, and processes across supplier and internal engineering teams
• Define and manage comprehensive development plans, integrating technical milestones, supplier readiness, and risk mitigation
• Drive technology feasibility reviews and supplier evaluations, partnering with engineering and sourcing teams to qualify new capabilities
• Oversee integration of custom supplier deliverables into internal development efforts, ensuring alignment on quality, timing, and validation
• Assess and mature supplier processes, capabilities, and metrics to ensure repeatable, scalable development
• Promote structured collaboration and alignment across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams
• Lead post-integration reviews to drive continuous improvement in internal and external processes
• Support strategic planning by identifying technical capability gaps, supplier dependencies, and future readiness requirements
• Travel domestically and internationally for supplier site visits, technical reviews, and onboarding activities (estimated 15–25%

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Proven ability to lead complex, multistakeholder development programs involving custom or emerging technologies
• Experience driving supplier qualification, onboarding, and development efforts for hardware components or assemblies
• Strong understanding of hardware development lifecycles, design-for-manufacturing principles, and supplier engagement models
• Highly proficient in building and managing integrated project plans, tracking risk and performance, and driving execution through influence
• Excellent communication and documentation skills; able to translate complex requirements across technical and nontechnical stakeholders
• Strong organizational awareness and ability to manage ambiguity in fast-paced environments

DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
(Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills)

• Background in radar, RF systems, aerospace, automotive, or complex electromechanical systems
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools such as Arena or Windchill
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Project, Confluence, Jira)
• Experience with Agile or hybrid program execution models
• Certifications such as PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent are a plus
• Experience driving process or framework improvements across internal and supplier teams

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical sciences, supply chain, or a related technical discipline
• 8+ years in technical program management, supplier development, or complex hardware integration
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including internationally, for supplier engagement and coordination activities

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.

WHAT WE OFFER

This is an exempt role.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $149,659 – $224,437 USD

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

• RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
• Generous Benefits:
• Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
• Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
• Virtual Care – 98Point6
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
• Travel Assistance Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
• 401(k) match
• Pet Insurance
• Prepaid Legal Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Company Holidays

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.