Technical Program Manager

Senior Technical Program ManagerKirkland, WAEchodyne offers the world's first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).Echodyne is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager with experience in hardware and software product development to join our team working in a fast-paced environment developing high-performance commercial radar solutions.As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you will have a critical role in Echodyne's relentless pursuit of delivering industry best advanced radar solutions to our customers. You will lead cross-functional teams to develop and maintain products that contribute to meeting Echodyne's business growth objectives. The scope of this role includes development of a variety of hardware/software products.ResponsibilitiesDeliver innovative products and solutions that exceed customer expectations and advance Echodyne's core technology differentiationDefine, plan, and manage complex development programsCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, systems engineers, radar scientists, manufacturing engineers and sourcingTrack and report program status and metricsDrive continuous improvements in product development methodologiesRequired Skills / ExperienceAbility to identify solutions to challenging problems that optimize results for Echodyne and our customersAbility to weigh risks and make clear decisions based on available informationAbility to lead engineering and research teams to achieve objectivesExperience leading hardware development programsExperience leading development programs in collaboration with customers and partnersDesired Skills / Experience (Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills)Experience leading embedded software and hardware development programsExperience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools or softwareExperience using project management tools, such as MS Project, MS Excel, and JIRAExperience in Agile or hybrid waterfall-Agile software development methodologiesStrong communication and presentations skillsBuilding collaborative relationships both internally and externallyQualifications• Bachelor's degree in engineering, other technical degree, or equivalent work experience • 5 years or more in technical program managementEchodyne's technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant's eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.What We OfferThis is an exempt role.The expected annual salary range for this role is $124,733 - $187,048 USDIf your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that's a great fit for you!We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:RSU (Restricted Stock Units)Generous Benefits:Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for youChoice of PPO or HDHP/HSAVirtual Care – 98Point6Employee Assistance ProgramMental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)Travel Assistance InsuranceCompany Paid Life InsuranceCompany Paid Short & Long Term DisabilityFlexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)401(k) matchPet InsurancePrepaid Legal ProgramCommuter BenefitsPaid Company HolidaysAll qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.