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Principal Technical Program Manager, Test Equipment

Join Echodyne as a Principal Technical Program Manager to lead the development of innovative test equipment for advanced radar solutions.

Location
Kirkland, WA, United States
Compensation
$149.7k–$224.4k/yr
Level
principal
Type
full time

Posted by employer 2 days ago

First seen on Joblaze 20 hours ago

Last verified on the company career page 20 hours ago

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What you'll build

  • Deliver innovative products and solutions
  • Define, plan, and manage complex development programs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Track and report program status and metrics
  • Drive continuous improvements in product development methodologies

Must have

  • 8 years or more in technical program management
  • At least 3 years leading hardware development efforts
  • Experience managing external development partners
  • Effective communication and presentations skills

Nice to have

  • 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

Practical constraints

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.

Requirements

Experience
8+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree

Not disclosed in this posting: work arrangement, visa sponsorship.

Benefits

401k Match Paid Company Holidays Flexible PTO Equity/Stock Options Health Insurance

Joblaze summary

In the role of Principal Technical Program Manager at Echodyne, the individual will oversee the development of test equipment for advanced radar solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product excellence. Key skills include experience in hardware and embedded software development, as well as effective program management and communication abilities. This position is suited for a seasoned professional with at least eight years in technical program management, particularly those with a background in engineering and hardware development. Echodyne operates in a fast-paced environment focused on innovation in radar technology.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 11, 2026. Last confirmed on Echodyne's careers page October 11, 2026.
  • Salary band is below the typical range for Management roles (median ~$170,000).
  • Starts above 29% of 21 comparable principal management roles in United States we track (median $171,120 across 13 companies).
  • Product Lifecycle Management appears in 3.3% of 30 comparable principal management roles in United States; Radar appears in 3.3% of 30 comparable principal management roles in United States.

Quick facts

What's the salary range?
Echodyne lists $149,659–$224,437 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 8 years of relevant experience for this Principal Technical Program Manager, Test Equipment role.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Embedded Software, Product Lifecycle Management, Project Management, Radar, Test Equipment.
What seniority level is this role?
Echodyne targets principal-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Principal Technical Program Manager, Test Equipment role at Echodyne.

From the original posting


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
  • 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 USD

If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you!

  • 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


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