Technical Program Manager

JETCOOL Technologies Inc.; Littleton (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JetCool Technologies Inc. in Littleton, MA, seeks a Technical Program Manager to lead cross-functional engineering efforts from customer requirements through prototype and validation, delivering thermal-fluid system solutions for AI data centers.

You will coordinate with engineering and manufacturing, manage milestones, protect IP, and communicate progress to leadership and customers while advancing sustainable cooling technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering (B.S. or higher).
• Proven track record in managing complex technical programs.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical engineering and fluid dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams through concept, prototyping, and validation.
• Translate customer requirements into project plans with milestones and cost estimates.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to ensure on-time, quality delivery.
• Develop functional specs and verify final products meet or exceed expectations.
• Manage IP generation and protection during development.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Fluid dynamics

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Electrical engineering

R&D project management

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Job description

At JetCool, a Flex company, we’re at the forefront of liquid cooling innovation, delivering advanced solutions that empower our partners in AI and high-performance computing. United by a shared purpose, our teams are pushing the limits of what’s possible and tackling complex challenges. A career at JetCool offers the opportunity to make a real impact by helping build smarter, more sustainable data centers. Together, we’re not just advancing technology — we’re redefining cooling standards to create a more sustainable tomorrow.

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, Axiom, with the spin planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support Axiom, a company focused on critical digital infrastructure and delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Technical Program Manager located in Littleton, MA.

Reporting to the Product Manager the Technical Program Manager will lead and work closely with a team of inter-disciplined engineers from understanding of customer requirements, to entire prototype/product development cycle, to deliver the prototype solution to the customer and validate the performance at customer application. Strong preference will be given to those with a proven track record of thermal fluid system development and strong problem-solving skills.

What a typical day looks like:

• Work with business and commercial leaders to fully understand customer requirements and translate into internal project plan including scope of work, objectives, deliverables, milestones, resource planning, scheduling, and cost estimate.
• Lead a cross-functional project team through the product and system development cycle from concept development, to prototyping and validation and work closely with engineering and manufacturing leaders to ensure on-time delivery of quality solutions to the customers
• Lead communication and technical exchange with customers, build and cultivate customer relationships
• Develop and own, initial product functional specs and ensure the final product meet or exceed the spec and customer expectations
• Lead technical problem solving and pull in cross function team to provide innovative solutions
• Engage with external vendors to procure parts and hardware, form partnerships for new capabilities
• Actively manage product development stages and milestones
• Manage IP generation, protection and ensure product leadership during the development cycle
• Effectively document and communicate progress and results to leadership and to customers
• Ensure effective and efficient technology transfer to product engineering and manufacture teams for product launch
• Be intellectually curious, open to feedback and committed to ongoing professional development

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Bachelor (or higher) of Science (B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering) and 7+ years of work experience and 2+ years technical program/project management experience.
• Excellent first principles knowledge in mechanical engineering, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer and electrical engineering
• Track record of delivering complex technical solutions to customers with high quality and on schedule
• Strong R&D project management skills and communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and risk analysis skills
• Ability to develop thermal fluids system
• Must be able to lead customer interaction and relationship building
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple simultaneous projects
• Ability to lead/work independently and lead small teams
• Prior experience in electronics or a hardware industry is preferred
• U.S. Citizenship is required

JetCool is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [e-mail] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at JetCool, you must complete the application process first).