Associate Product & Programs Engineer

Proper Voltage • Carlsbad, CA

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About The Position

We are looking for a driven and adaptable Associate Product & Programs Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will support the planning, coordination, and execution of product and program initiatives - including projects in new and emerging categories that may stretch you beyond your existing areas of expertise. This is an ideal opportunity for someone early in their career who thrives on learning, is comfortable navigating ambiguity, and is energized by the challenge of doing what it takes to move a project forward - even when that means stepping into unfamiliar territory.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• 0–2 years of experience in development in a program, product, or engineering role
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities without dropping the ball
• Clear written and verbal communicator — comfortable summarizing complex situations for diverse audiences
• Comfortable with ambiguity and capable of making sound judgments with incomplete information
• Willingness to stretch into areas that are not your strong suit and build new skills quickly

Nice To Haves

• Experience building gantt charts
• Proficiency in project management tools is a plus
• You've led a project in a new or unfamiliar domain and can speak to how you navigated the learning curve
• You're known for being the person who figures things out — resourceful, proactive, and low on ego
• You bring structure to chaos without losing sight of the bigger picture
• You actively seek feedback and use it to grow, not just improve the work at hand

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications across multiple workstreams
• Maintain the program plan of record ensuring the team have the data they need at their fingertips
• Identify risks, blockers, and dependencies early, and flag them proactively to the appropriate team members
• Support cross-functional coordination across design, engineering, marketing, and operations teams
• Help define and document product requirements, user stories, and feature briefs in collaboration with senior team members
• Assist with research, competitive analysis, and synthesis of findings to inform product decisions
• Coordinate launches, track milestones, and help ensure programs are delivered on time and within scope
• Lean into new project categories and unfamiliar domains with curiosity and a problem-solving mindset
• Proactively build knowledge in areas outside your current expertise to meet the evolving demands of each project
• Support the team in whatever capacity is most needed — whether that's operational, strategic, or executional

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level