Senior Hardware TPM for Robotics Systems & AI Platform

Rhoda AI; Mountain View (WY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhoda AI is seeking a Senior/Staff TPM for Hardware to own cross‑functional execution from EVT through early deployment. You will work at the intersection of mechanical, electronics, firmware, controls, AI, and manufacturing to drive hardware generations from integration to build‑ready.

The role demands deep technical leadership, risk surfacing early, and maintaining a high bar for engineering quality, decision velocity, and schedule integrity.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hardware program management experience in robotics or complex electromechanical systems.
• Demonstrated ownership of EVT/DVT/PVT cycles.
• Strong understanding of actuator architectures, embedded systems integration, safety‑rated motion control, and multi‑axis robotic systems.
• Experience managing contract manufacturers through NPI and low‑volume ramp.
• Proven ability to operate in low‑structure startup environments.
• Ability to synthesize technical risk into executive‑level clarity.

Responsibilities

• Own the hardware integrated master schedule (IMS) and drive EVT to DVT gate readiness.
• Coordinate system integration milestones and ensure alignment between hardware freeze dates and AI/controls needs.
• Track long‑lead items and tooling readiness across all subsystems.
• Align actuator development and coordinate torque sensor validation and calibration plans.
• Ensure EtherCAT network readiness and manage compute integration (edge inference platform).
• Align camera and sensor selection and validation; track safety architecture validation (ISO 13849, IEC 61508 considerations).
• Coordinate DFM workshops with shortlisted contract manufacturers.
• Manage EVT/DVT builds with a low‑volume NPI partner and drive ECO cadence.
• Track tooling, fixtures, and test infrastructure readiness; ensure supply chain risk mitigation and dual sourcing where applicable.
• Maintain an active risk register (RPN‑based prioritization) and accelerate critical blockers with low decision latency.
• Structure cross‑functional resolution sessions and drive root‑cause closure with clear accountability.
• Run weekly cross‑functional execution reviews across mechanical, electronics, firmware, controls, and supply chain.
• Define clear entry/exit criteria for EVT and DVT.
• Coordinate test infrastructure needs (actuator rigs, dyno requirements, endurance testing).
• Align certification workstreams (CE, UL, and regional requirements) for target deployment markets.
• Drive readiness for low‑volume build targets.

Skills

Hardware program management

EVT/DVT cycles

Actuator architectures

Embedded systems integration

Risk management

Tools

EtherCAT

Edge compute

Safety standards

Job description

Rhoda AI is seeking a Senior/Staff TPM for Hardware to own cross‑functional execution from EVT through early deployment. You will work at the intersection of mechanical, electronics, firmware, controls, AI, and manufacturing to drive hardware generations from integration to build‑ready.

The role demands deep technical leadership, risk surfacing early, and maintaining a high bar for engineering quality, decision velocity, and schedule integrity.