Technical Program Manager, Sensor Systems for Robotics

Triwill Group; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenAI is seeking a Technical Program Manager to drive development and integration of sensor systems for robotics, with a focus on cross‑functional alignment across requirements, engineering design, integration, validation, manufacturing, supply chain, and release processes. The role emphasizes turning complex sensor‑system needs into clear plans, decisions, and milestones.

The position is based in San Francisco, CA, requiring in‑person presence four days a week.

Qualifications

• Drive requirements alignment across engineering design, integration, testing, and validation for camera modules, LiDAR, IMUs, RADAR, proximity sensors, audio components and the systems they interact with.
• Coordinate the integration of modules including electrical, mechanical, harnessing, and software interfaces with the full robotic system with deep understanding of timelines to drive the respective PCBAs, enclosures, build and test fixtures, connectors and cables.
• Establish effective cadences for technical reviews, BOM readiness, change management, production releases, approvals, and decision tracking.
• Align harnesses, fasteners, assembly fixtures, test fixtures, and documentation so cross‑functional teams can execute against a clear plan.
• Lead validation planning around functional, reliability, NVH failure modes, including testing needs, schedules and exit criteria.
• Partner with manufacturing and supply chain to manage handoffs, lead times, dependencies, and production readiness.
• Drive tradeoff decisions across cost, quality, performance, schedule, and lead‑time by collaborating cross‑functionally and quantifying impact to meet program deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Drive requirements alignment across engineering design, integration, testing, and validation.
• Coordinate module integrations with mechanical, electrical, and software interfaces.
• Establish cadences for reviews, BOM readiness, and production releases.
• Lead validation planning for functional, reliability, and NVH.
• Partner with manufacturing and supply chain for production readiness.

Skills

Sensor systems integration

Cross-functional leadership

Requirements management

Validation planning

Manufacturing & supply chain

Job description

OpenAI is seeking a Technical Program Manager to drive development and integration of sensor systems for robotics, with a focus on cross‑functional alignment across requirements, engineering design, integration, validation, manufacturing, supply chain, and release processes. The role emphasizes turning complex sensor‑system needs into clear plans, decisions, and milestones.

The position is based in San Francisco, CA, requiring in‑person presence four days a week.