Wireless Technical Program Manager

247Hire; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

247Hire is seeking a Wireless Technical Program Manager for the Augmented Reality Hardware team in Sunnyvale, California. In this role, you will lead multidisciplinary programs through the NPI process to develop cutting-edge custom hardware modules.

Ideal candidates will have a background in electrical or electronic engineering and prior experience managing hardware engineering projects. The position emphasizes collaboration across teams and maintaining schedules, ensuring that innovation thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in managing hardware or firmware projects from concept to mass production.
• Experience with wireless hardware module projects is essential.

Responsibilities

• Define, design, and execute hardware projects with the AR wireless team.
• Develop and manage timelines for wireless development.
• Collaborate with different teams to ensure timely firmware releases.

Skills

Wireless design

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related

Job description

Job Description

As a Wireless Technical Program Manager on the Augmented Reality Hardware team, you will lead multidisciplinary programs through the New Product Introduction (NPI) process to develop the next generation of custom and semi‑custom modules and subsystems powering our industry‑leading consumer products. You will collaborate closely with internal and external partners to establish requirements, manage complex program schedules, proactively identify risks with mitigation strategies, and clearly communicate with stakeholders at all levels. We seek program managers who are natural motivators, cross‑functional relationship builders, and process champions dedicated to delivering smooth, predictable execution in a fast‑paced and innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the AR wireless engineering team to define, design, and execute hardware projects
• Develop and manage wireless development schedules, keeping stakeholders informed and proactively identifying and addressing potential setbacks
• Work cross‑functionally to establish and drive best practices and technology development processes in a dynamic environment, ensuring on‑time delivery
• Coordinate and contribute to engineering deliverables such as architecture definitions, build goals, and wireless requirements
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure the timely delivery of firmware releases for factory use during builds
• Track and report engineering issues encountered during the build process, providing regular status updates to leadership

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent experience
• Experience with component and module qualification, validation, and characterization processes
• 3+ years of experience as an engineering manager or Technical Program Manager, managing hardware or firmware projects from concept to mass production
• 3+ years of experience working with wireless hardware module projects
• 3+ years of wireless design and/or implementation experience, in hardware and/or firmware
• In-depth knowledge of the product development process for consumer wireless hardware, including firmware integration to meet hardware delivery goals
• Experience in communicating and operating autonomously across multiple teams and projects