Candidates with technical program management experience in hardware and embedded software development, working in radar and test equipment domains, will find this senior-level role in Kirkland, WA, a strategic fit for leading cross-functional teams.
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Original posting from Echodyne Corp via Greenhouse
Radar Reinvented.
Echodyne 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 Principal Technical Program Manager with experience in test equipment hardware and software development to join our team working in a fast-paced environment developing high-performance commercial radar solutions.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Echodyne 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, 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).
As a Principal 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 test equipment that contributes to meeting Echodyne’s business growth objectives. The scope of this role includes development of a variety of hardware/software products.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Deliver innovative products and solutions that exceed customer expectations and advance Echodyne’s core technology differentiation
Define, plan, and manage complex development programs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, systems engineers, radar scientists, manufacturing engineers and sourcing
Track and report program status and metrics
Drive continuous improvements in product development methodologies
REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
Ability to identify solutions to challenging programmatic problems that optimize results for Echodyne and our customers
Ability to weigh risks and drive clear decisions based on available information
Ability to lead engineering and research teams to achieve objectives
Experience managing external development partners
Experience leading hardware and embedded software development programs
Effective communication and presentations skills
Building collaborative relationships both internally and externally
DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
(Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills)
Experience developing test equipment for use in manufacturing environment
Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools or software
Experience using project management tools, such as MS Project, MS Excel, and JIRA
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in engineering, other technical degrees, or equivalent work experience
8 years or more in technical program management, with at least 3 years leading hardware development efforts
Echodyne’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 OFFER
This is an exempt role.The expected annual salary range for this role is$149,659—$224,437 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 you
Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
Virtual Care – 98Point6
Employee Assistance Program
Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
Travel Assistance Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
401(k) match
Pet Insurance
Prepaid Legal Program
Commuter Benefits
Paid Company Holidays
All 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.