Vehicle ECU Program Lead – Cross‑Functional Delivery

ALTEN Technology USA; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the development and delivery of vehicle ECUs. You will champion cross-functional collaboration across electrical, vehicle line, software, and supply chain teams to meet program milestones.

Applicants should have a strong background in electronics design and program management, with experience coordinating PCBA, mechanical assemblies, and vendor partners.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience on a program team or equivalent experience.
• BS in Engineering or similar technical degree required.
• Detailed knowledge of electronics design, development, validation, and integration process.
• Prior relevant engineering experience in ME, EE or systems engineering.
• Experience working with Contract Manufacturers and vendors for PCBA, mechanical housings, complex system and high level assembly.
• Outstanding program management skills to include development of program plans, schedules, and clear definition and management of program goals.
• Proven experience in developing, launching and sustaining complex products.
• Demonstrated experience in addressing and solving complex issues.
• Strong communication experience with Executive Staff.
• Proven experience tracking and driving the progress of multiple projects.
• Strong team player and leader known to build trust, collaborate, communicate and partner with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Electrical Hardware Design team to create engineering and delivery schedules, closely track engineering progress, and deliveries against overall vehicle deliverable schedules.
• Responsible for driving custom module developments with in-house PCBA designs and mechanical assemblies.
• Identify programmatic risks and work to mitigate and reduce exposure, championing and raising issues and removing roadblocks to hit timing.
• Work with the vehicle line, software, electrical and other teams to identify, come together, and drive critical path and ensure synchronized deliveries.
• Lead and drive the development and integration of ECUs via design reviews, ensuring all pre-production builds are supported to effectively launch the vehicle.
• Coordinate with suppliers and supply chain to ensure timely delivery of components and assemblies for prototype builds.
• Coordinate with Vehicle integration and Electrical Systems to ensure delivery and successful integration of electronic assemblies.
• Push and support the release of all engineering documentation to support PLM.
• Support purchasing efforts as needed to ensure timely deliveries.
• Be able to plan budget for the project and maintain forecast, maintaining risk registers.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Electronics design

System integration

Vendor management

Product launch

Problem solving

Executive communication

Multi-project tracking

Leadership

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the development and delivery of vehicle ECUs. You will champion cross-functional collaboration across electrical, vehicle line, software, and supply chain teams to meet program milestones.

Applicants should have a strong background in electronics design and program management, with experience coordinating PCBA, mechanical assemblies, and vendor partners.