Senior Hardware TPM for Robotics Systems & EVT/DVT

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

Job summary

Rhoda AI is developing the next generation of generalist robots. We seek a Senior/Staff TPM for Hardware to own the hardware program from EVT through DVT and early deployment, balancing mechanical, electronics, firmware, controls, AI, and manufacturing needs.

You will drive integration, risk management, and schedule integrity across hardware generations, with leadership exposure and a path to program leadership as our hardware roadmap scales.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hardware program management in robotics, EV, aerospace, 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

Safety-rated motion control

Multi-axis robotic systems

Contract manufacturing management

Startup environment experience

Technical risk synthesis

Job description

Rhoda AI is developing the next generation of generalist robots. We seek a Senior/Staff TPM for Hardware to own the hardware program from EVT through DVT and early deployment, balancing mechanical, electronics, firmware, controls, AI, and manufacturing needs.

You will drive integration, risk management, and schedule integrity across hardware generations, with leadership exposure and a path to program leadership as our hardware roadmap scales.