Senior Embedded Engineering Program Manager

United States Digital Space LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in Boston, MA is seeking a Senior Embedded Engineering Program Manager to lead firmware development for new devices. You will partner closely with Firmware, Hardware, Connectivity, Manufacturing, and WHOOPLabs teams to ensure timely delivery of firmware features to unlock novel hardware.

You will be a vital part of the Hardware EPM team, reporting into the Director of Hardware Program Management, and will drive cross-functional planning and execution through all

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years in Technical Program Management or related roles for embedded systems.
• Experience leading embedded projects from concept through production release.
• Experience coordinating with hardware engineering, manufacturing, and global partners.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems development and firmware release processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Own firmware program planning and execution across the NPI portfolio from concept to launch.
• Develop and maintain integrated firmware schedules, roadmaps, and dependencies.
• Drive prioritization, capacity planning, risk management, and readiness.
• Lead milestone planning: architecture, development, validation, manufacturing readiness, acceptance testing, and launch.
• Collaborate with Hardware, Connectivity, Sensor Intelligence, Test Engineering, Manufacturing and Labs.
• Facilitate cross-functional reviews and executive progress updates.
• Identify and mitigate schedule, technical, and resource risks early.
• Support Proto/EVT/DVT/PVT, manufacturing bring-up, and launch readiness.
• Establish scalable planning processes, tools, and reporting for embedded programs.
• Improve development workflows, release planning, and execution efficiency.

Skills

Embedded systems

Firmware release processes

Hardware-software integration

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project planning

Leadership

Education

Degree in Engineering

Equivalent practical experience

Job description

At the company, we're on a mission to unlock human performance. the company empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.

the company is seeking a Senior Embedded Engineering Program Manager to lead the firmware development for new the company devices. In this role, you will partner closely with Firmware, Hardware, Connectivity, Manufacturing, and WHOOPLabs teams to ensure timely delivery of firmware features to unlock novel the company hardware. You will be a vital part of the growing Hardware EPM team, reporting into the Director of Hardware Program Management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own firmware program planning and execution across the company’s NPI portfolio, ensuring alignment between product, engineering, and operational milestones from concept through launch.

• Develop and maintain integrated firmware schedules, roadmaps, and dependency tracking across multiple concurrent hardware projects.

• Partner with Firmware Engineering Leadership to drive prioritization, capacity planning, risk management, and execution readiness.

• Drive firmware milestone planning, including architecture readiness, feature development, integration, validation, manufacturing readiness, user acceptance testing and launch activities.

• Collaborate closely with Hardware, Connectivity, Sensor Intelligence, Automated Test Engineering, Manufacturing, and the company Labs teams to identify and manage cross-functional dependencies throughout the product development lifecycle.

• Facilitate cross-functional program reviews, status updates, and executive communications, ensuring stakeholders have visibility into progress, risks, and tradeoffs.

• Identify schedule, technical, and resource risks early and lead mitigation planning across engineering and operational teams.

• Support development and validation efforts for Proto/EVT/DVT/PVT, manufacturing bring-up, and launch readiness activities.

• Establish scalable planning processes, tools, and reporting mechanisms to improve predictability and execution across embedded engineering programs.

• Partner with engineering leaders to continuously improve development workflows, release planning, and execution efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience in firmware development.

• 5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Engineering Program Management, or related roles supporting embedded systems, firmware, or hardware product development.

• Experience leading complex embedded projects from concept through production release.

• Experience coordinating with hardware engineering, manufacturing, and global external partners.

• Strong understanding of embedded systems development, firmware release processes, and hardware-software integration challenges.

• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to travel internationally to support engineering builds (up to 5%)

This role is based in the the company office located in Boston, MA. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates inE-verifyto determine employment eligibility. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The the company compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values.

At the company, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long-term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of the company and share in the company’s long-term growth and success.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is$140,000 - $195,000. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each range, individual pay is based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, performance, and relevant education or training.

In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package..

These ranges may be modified in the future to reflect evolving market conditions and organizational needs. While most offers will typically fall toward the starting point of the range, total compensation will depend on the candidate’s specific qualifications, expertise, and alignment with the role’s requirements.

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