Principal Technical Program Manager, Test Equipment

Telemetry Today LLC

Kirkland, Northern (WA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 150,000 - 224,000

Full time

12 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

RSU
Medical insurance
PPO/HDHP
Virtual care
EAP
Mental health coverage
Travel insurance
Life insurance
Disability
PTO
401(k) match
Pet insurance
Prepaid legal
Holidays

Job summary

Echodyne is seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional teams in developing test equipment hardware and software for advanced radar solutions. The role focuses on delivering high-performance products across automotive, security, and UAV applications.

You will define programs, track metrics, manage risks, and drive improvements. Requires 8+ years in technical program management, 3+ years hardware leadership, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent work experience.
  • 8+ years in technical program management, with at least 3 years leading hardware development efforts.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver innovative products and solutions that exceed customer expectations and advance Echodyne’s core technology differentiation.
  • Define, plan, and manage complex development programs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, systems engineers, radar scientists, manufacturing engineers and sourcing.
  • Track and report program status and metrics.
  • Drive continuous improvements in product development methodologies.

Skills

Hardware development
Embedded software
Risk management
Program management
Communication skills
Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PLM tools
MS Project
MS Excel
JIRA

Job description

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 in test equipment hardware and software development to join our team working in a fast-paced environment developing high-performance commercial radar solutions.
ROLE OVERVIEW
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, 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).
As a Principal Program Manager, you will have a critical role in Echodyne’s relentless pursuit of delivering industry best advanced radar solutions to our customers. You will lead cross functional teams to develop test equipment that contributes to meeting Echodyne’s business growth objectives. The scope of this role includes development of a variety of hardware/software products.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Deliver innovative products and solutions that exceed customer expectations and advance Echodyne’s core technology differentiation
  • Define, plan, and manage complex development programs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, systems engineers, radar scientists, manufacturing engineers and sourcing
  • Track and report program status and metrics
  • Drive continuous improvements in product development methodologies
REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
  • Ability to identify solutions to challenging programmatic problems that optimize results for Echodyne and our customers
  • Ability to weigh risks and drive clear decisions based on available information
  • Ability to lead engineering and research teams to achieve objectives
  • Experience leading hardware and embedded software development programs
  • Effective communication and presentations skills
  • Building collaborative relationships both internally and externally
DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
(Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills)
  • Experience developing test equipment for use in manufacturing environment
  • Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools or software
  • Experience using project management tools, such as MS Project, MS Excel, and JIRA
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, other technical degrees, or equivalent work experience
  • 8 years or more in technical program management, with at least 3 years leading hardware development efforts

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)
  • 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
  • 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.

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