Principal Technical Program Manager – Technology, Process, and Supplier Development (TPD)

Echodyne is seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager with experience leading supplier-driven hardware and technology integration programs to join our Program Management Office (PMO).

ROLE OVERVIEW

You’ll play a critical role in the development and maturation of custom, made-to-specification assemblies, components, and technologies that support the company’s long-term product roadmap. This role bridges engineering, operations, sourcing, and external partners to deliver next-generation radar and sensing platforms.

You will lead strategic initiatives involving early-stage R&D, supplier development, and process optimization—often running in parallel with or ahead of standard product programs. The ideal candidate brings a systems mindset, deep technical fluency, and a strong background in managing complex cross-functional efforts with both internal and external teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and execute cross-functional initiatives involving made-to-spec hardware, components, and processes across supplier and internal engineering teams
• Define and manage comprehensive development plans, integrating technical milestones, supplier readiness, and risk mitigation
• Drive technology feasibility reviews and supplier evaluations, partnering with engineering and sourcing teams to qualify new capabilities
• Oversee integration of custom supplier deliverables into internal development efforts, ensuring alignment on quality, timing, and validation
• Assess and mature supplier processes, capabilities, and metrics to ensure repeatable, scalable development
• Promote structured collaboration and alignment across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams
• Lead post-integration reviews to drive continuous improvement in internal and external processes
• Support strategic planning by identifying technical capability gaps, supplier dependencies, and future readiness requirements
• Travel domestically and internationally for supplier site visits, technical reviews, and onboarding activities (estimated 15–25%

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Proven ability to lead complex, multistakeholder development programs involving custom or emerging technologies
• Experience driving supplier qualification, onboarding, and development efforts for hardware components or assemblies
• Strong understanding of hardware development lifecycles, design-for-manufacturing principles, and supplier engagement models
• Highly proficient in building and managing integrated project plans, tracking risk and performance, and driving execution through influence
• Excellent communication and documentation skills; able to translate complex requirements across technical and nontechnical stakeholders
• Strong organizational awareness and ability to manage ambiguity in fast-paced environments

DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
(Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills)

• Background in radar, RF systems, aerospace, automotive, or complex electromechanical systems
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools such as Arena or Windchill
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Project, Confluence, Jira)
• Experience with Agile or hybrid program execution models
• Certifications such as PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent are a plus
• Experience driving process or framework improvements across internal and supplier teams

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical sciences, supply chain, or a related technical discipline
• 8+ years in technical program management, supplier development, or complex hardware integration
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including internationally, for supplier engagement and coordination activities

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.