Project Engineer

Job Title: Program Manager Hardware Development (Contract)
Job Description
This contract Program Manager role focuses on driving cross-functional progress and resolving engineering change requests across hardware, software, and firmware development. You will lead task forces, manage backlogs and service-level agreements, and support new product development escalations while working within existing product lifecycle management processes.
Responsibilities

• Drive cross-functional burn-down of all non-software and non-firmware RCOs that require engineering approval, ensuring timely resolution and clear ownership.
• Drive burn-down of all RCOs that require AWS approval, coordinating with relevant stakeholders to remove blockers and close actions.
• Monitor and drive RCO service-level agreement (SLA) compliance, identifying risks early and implementing corrective actions.
• Drive burn-down of the software and firmware update RCO backlog, prioritizing issues and tracking progress to completion.
• Collaborate with engineering and product lifecycle stakeholders to define and implement a more effective process for managing software and firmware updates within current PLM capabilities.
• Aggressively drive adoption and execution of the new SW/FW update process while maintaining alignment with existing tools and workflows.
• Support non-build New Product Development escalations, helping teams triage issues, coordinate responses, and maintain momentum toward launch.
• Establish and lead cross-functional task forces as needed to resolve complex RCOs and escalations, ensuring clear communication and accountability.
• Use Excel to track, analyze, and report on RCO status, SLA performance, and backlog metrics.
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise PowerPoint presentations to communicate progress, risks, and decisions to stakeholders.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Program Manager in hardware development.
• Proven project management skills, including planning, tracking, and risk management in hardware programs.
• Experience driving resolution of hardware-related RCOs and managing engineering change processes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to establish, lead, and influence cross-functional task forces.
• High proficiency in Excel for data tracking, analysis, and reporting.
• High proficiency in PowerPoint for preparing and delivering stakeholder presentations.
• Ability to work effectively within existing product lifecycle management (PLM) capabilities and processes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing multiple RCO backlogs and SLAs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with hardware troubleshooting and understanding of hardware test activities.
• Experience in coordinating software and firmware update processes in a hardware development environment.
• Comfort working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Ability to identify process gaps and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for RCO and update management.

Why Work Here?
You will join a collaborative environment where cross-functional teamwork and clear communication are highly valued. The role offers the opportunity to influence and improve key processes in hardware, software, and firmware development while working with experienced engineering and product teams. You will gain exposure to complex, real-world product challenges and have the chance to make a measurable impact on delivery speed, quality, and operational efficiency.
Work Environment
This is a contract position focused on hardware development programs, working closely with engineering, product, and operations teams. You will primarily use Excel for tracking and analysis and PowerPoint for stakeholder communication, operating within established product lifecycle management tools and processes. The environment emphasizes structured project management, clear reporting, and proactive issue resolution in support of new product development and ongoing updates.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Fremont, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $67.00 - $67.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Fremont,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.


Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.


The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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