TPM - Vehicle System Integration

manpowe; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 156,000 - 210,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Vision plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care FSA

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Travel Insurance

Weekly Pay

Job summary

manpowe is seeking a Technical Project Manager - Vehicle System Integration in Foster City, CA to lead release trains, manage SFMEA lifecycle, and coordinate cross-functional engineering efforts for safety-critical vehicle systems.

The role requires 5+ years in TPM or systems engineering within aerospace/automotive domains, strong knowledge of V-model lifecycle, ISO 26262, and proficiency with JIRA, Smartsheet, Jama, Polarion or DOORS; onsite, competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager or Systems Engineer in aerospace, autonomous vehicles, or advanced automotive settings.
• Deep familiarity with the systems engineering V-model lifecycle and fail-operational architectures.
• Experience managing safety workflows such as SFMEAs/DFMEAs/FTAs and ISO 26262/MIL-STD-882 compliance.
• Strong background in vehicle E/E system design or hardware/software interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Manage the release train, maturity lifecycle, and governance for all System Technical Specifications across program gates.
• Act as the owner of the SFMEA lifecycle, facilitating workshops and tracking actions for safety mitigations.
• Build and maintain the master dependency matrix linking engineering teams and resolve timeline disconnects.
• Lead the program management of Engineering Change Requests and assess impacts on timelines/resources.
• Define and track health metrics of the Systems Engineering deliverables for executive updates.

Skills

Technical Program Management

Systems Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Smartsheet

Jama

Polarion

DOORS

Job description

$88.0/hourly Posted 3 days ago Temporary Less than 10 applies

Foster City, CA 94404

Our client, a leader in the automotive and autonomous vehicle industry, is seeking a TPM - Vehicle System Integration to join their team. As a TPM - Vehicle System Integration, you will be part of the Systems Engineering department supporting cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, proactive problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title:Technical Project Manager - Vehicle System Integration

Location:Foster City, CA

Pay Range:$88/hour + Benefits

What's the Job?

• Manage the release train, maturity lifecycle, and governance for all System Technical Specifications (STS) across all program gates from PI to OKTB.
• Act as the operational owner of the System Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (SFMEA) lifecycle, facilitating workshops and tracking action items to ensure safety mitigations are integrated into hardware/software schedules.
• Build and maintain the master dependency matrix linking various engineering teams and proactively resolve timeline disconnects to keep engineering progress on track.
• Lead the program management of Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), ensuring all stakeholders evaluate impacts on timelines and resources.
• Define and track health metrics of the Systems Engineering team’s deliverables, providing high-density status updates to executive leadership.

What's Needed?

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager or Systems Engineer in aerospace, autonomous vehicles, or advanced automotive settings.
• Deep familiarity with the systems engineering "V-model" lifecycle, fail-operational architectures, and requirements management frameworks.
• Proven experience managing safety workflows such as SFMEAs, DFMEAs, FTAs, and ensuring ISO 26262 / MIL-STD-882 compliance.
• Strong background in vehicle E/E system design, electrical integration, or managing complex hardware/software interfaces.
• Experience using project, change, and configuration management tools like JIRA, Smartsheet, Jama, Polarion, or DOORS.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge vehicle system integration projects in a collaborative environment.
• Engage with a diverse team of experts across multiple disciplines.
• Gain valuable experience in safety-critical systems and advanced automotive technologies.
• Be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation and excellence.
• Work onsite in Foster City, CA, with a competitive pay rate.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• Weekly Pay