Wearable Hardware Program Manager

sesame; Bellevue (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health/Vision/Dental benefits

Unlimited PTO

FSA participation

EAP

Stock options

Job summary

Sesame is building a compact wearable with advanced sensing and computing. The Electrical TPM leads the program for board, flex, power, and sensing subsystems, guiding them from architecture through EVT/DVT/PVT and into production with contract manufacturers and suppliers.

The ideal candidate has an electrical engineering background, hands-on PCB/PCB release experience, and a track record bringing boards from schematic release to working units on a factory line, with strong collaboration across

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in hardware program management or electrical design of consumer electronics, with at least 2 years managing programs.
• Hands-on experience releasing PCBs and flex circuits and taking them through prototype builds (EVT/DVT/PVT or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of sensor integration, power and battery systems, and board-level bring-up and debug.
• Direct experience managing PCB, SMT and component suppliers, including quotes, POs and delivery schedules.
• Experience running failure analysis and issue tracking across engineering teams.
• Strong written communication; able to run a program with clear plans, decision logs and status updates.
• Ability to travel internationally, up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Own the electrical program schedule from architecture through EVT, DVT and PVT, including board and flex design releases, bring-up milestones and validation exit criteria.
• Drive cross-functional execution across Electrical, Silicon, Firmware, Product Design and Manufacturing. Communicate status, risks and decisions clearly to engineers and executives.
• Program-manage the sensing subsystems: sensor selection, tuning and calibration plans, firmware integration, and factory test, including their interaction with enclosure materials and industrial design.
• Track DOEs from concept through POR selection
• Manage board, flex and component suppliers: quotes, POs, demand quantities, delivery schedules, customs and consigned material.
• Plan electrical materials and build matrices for prototype builds; coordinate SMT and system builds across multiple vendors and factory sites.
• Run failure analysis triage for electrical issues: every issue has an owner, a due date and a path to closure; the burndown is reviewed regularly.
• Maintain the electrical section of the program's master issues list and weekly status, aligned with area leads.
• Track long-lead and end-of-life component risk, and drive mitigation before it affects a build.
• Travel to contract manufacturer and supplier sites for builds and bring-up as needed.

Skills

Hardware program management

PCB design & release

Sensor integration

Vendor management

Bring-up & debugging

Cross-functional teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent

Tools

PLM tools

Arena

Linear

Job description

Sesame is building a compact wearable with advanced sensing and computing. The Electrical TPM leads the program for board, flex, power, and sensing subsystems, guiding them from architecture through EVT/DVT/PVT and into production with contract manufacturers and suppliers.

The ideal candidate has an electrical engineering background, hands-on PCB/PCB release experience, and a track record bringing boards from schematic release to working units on a factory line, with strong collaboration across