Engineering Program Manager

Engineering Program ManagerD3 Embedded is seeking a skilled and experienced Engineering Program Manager to act in the role of Chief Engineer where they will lead a team of Engineers to design and develop cutting-edge embedded systems. The systems are end-to-end solutions containing; sensors, cameras, mmWave Radar, connectivity, embedded processing and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for performance critical applications. The ideal candidate has experience with Embedded Realtime Operating Systems (RTOS) like Embedded Linux, digital imaging, electronics design, software architecture and development, computer vision and machine learning. This position requires strong problem-solving skills, the ability to mentor and guide engineering teams.The Responsibilities:Lead a project team to develop and an embedded system and realize the solution using company core processCollaborate with key stakeholders to define program scope, timing, and deliverables and use them to execute the program and track progressCoordinate multi-disciplinary project team leadsManage project to milestones (Schedule and Outcomes)Manage resources including; teams, budgets, and schedules, to maximize customer satisfaction, and project profitabilityIdentify, assess, and mitigate risks that may affect program deliveryAct as the technical decision maker driving complex technical decisions across multiple teams (Facilitates the discussion to define "done")Provide primary technical communication with project team and project stakeholdersMaintain effective communication channels to keep stakeholders updated on project progress and changesFacilitate technical and stakeholder meetingsResponsible for making sure the right people are on each task and the tasks are understood by the teamCollaborate with management and technical teams on product strategiesPrep and lead gate/design reviews and provide technical oversightDevelop and finalize requirementsDevelop electrical and mechanical block diagrams, and high-level software architectures to meet requirements and guide design trade-off decisionsProvide estimations for next phases of a current project using change requestsMaintain project documentation, including plans, schedules, budgets, and status reports.Requestor for Materials purchases and shipments for projectsApprover for Design Releases (Arena ECOs)Own the full life cycle of new products/solutions from proof of concept to integration with other components and teamsLead and/or participate in all phases of the product development cycle including: requirements definition and architecturesoftware design and developmentimplementing softwaresoftware/hardware integrationverification and validation, and customer supportDevelop & identify tools / methods for better design reuse & process improvementMentor junior engineersAdditional Responsibilities:Other duties as assignedThe Right Person Will Have (Required):3+ years of experience working as a Technical Lead, Technical Project Manager, or Program Manager for both hardware/software projects.Bachelor of Science Degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field.5+ years of industry experienceExperience with System Requirements Documentation, Requirements Allocation, Requirements Traceability, and Test Case development and execution. Experience with product and component-level FMEAs.Self-driven personalityCapable of a big picture, system-oriented approachSolid technical leadership skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsThe Right Person Will Have (Preferred):Master of Science or PhD in Computer Vision, Machine/Deep Learning, Computer Science, Computer/Electrical/Software Engineering, or a related field.Experience with autonomous/industrial robotic platforms and applicationsExperience with embedded and edge processing platforms (Nvidia Jetson devices, Qualcomm Snapdragon devices, and Texas Instrument Jacinto devices in particular)Experience with edge AI (accelerators, integration, model conversions, deployment, profiling, etc.)Knowledge of intrinsic and extrinsic calibration procedures for multi-modal sensor systemsExperience with sensor fusion techniques (calibration, early, mid, late fusion, etc.)Knowledge of camera optics and computational geometryGstreamer experienceRobot Operating System (ROS) experienceExperience with version control systems such as GIT and DVCExperience with GPU programming frameworks such as OpenCL and CUDAExperience with Embedded Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and Embedded LinuxThe Benefits:Competitive total compensationMedical and dental coverageEmployer paid basic life, short-term disability, and identity theft coverageVoluntary vision, life, long-term disability, accident, critical illness coverage401k retirement contributionPaid holidays, time-off, and sick timeTuition assistance and employer paid professional developmentFlexible work schedulesRemote opportunities availableComplimentary snacks and beveragesEmployer sponsored social eventsThe Company:Since our founding in 1999, D3 Embedded has driven innovation in high-performance embedded systems development. We leverage our expertise in autonomous machines, sensors, imaging, optics, edge computing, algorithms, robotics, and electrification to provide cutting-edge engineering design and low-volume manufacturing services. Headquartered in Rochester NY, we serve a global network of customers and are proudly connected with many technology leaders and Fortune 500 companies. We are interested in bright, creative, and team-oriented individuals exhilarated by the opportunity to transform the world through frontier technologies.Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. D3 Embedded does not sponsor visas. For more information about D3 Embedded, please visit Embedded is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider and hire applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.D3 Embedded participates in E-Verify, a federal program that confirms employment eligibility upon hire.