Hardware Technical Program Manager
About The Position
Applied Intuition is seeking a Hardware Technical Program Manager to drive hardware products from concept through production across automotive, trucking, defense, construction, mining, and agriculture industries. The role owns end-to-end program management for complex hardware systems spanning electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and system architecture, ensuring products ship on schedule, at the required quality, and within cost targets. The position manages concurrent programs and cross-functional teams, leads the hardware product development process from early concept and architecture through qualification and production launch, and coordinates with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, contract manufacturers, and software and systems teams. The role also communicates program status, risks, and decisions to engineering leadership and stakeholders. Applied Intuition is an in-office company. Full-time employees are expected to primarily work from an Applied Intuition office five days per week, with flexibility for occasional remote work and schedule adjustments. This expectation does not apply to contractor positions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or related field) or equivalent.
- 7+ years of experience in hardware technical program management, with a demonstrated track record of shipping hardware products to production.
- Experience across multiple hardware product lines or industries, such as consumer electronics, automotive, defense, construction, mining, or agriculture.
- Deep understanding of the hardware product development process, including design, prototyping, verification and validation, and manufacturing ramp.
- Experience managing multiple complex, concurrent hardware programs with competing priorities and tight timelines.
- Technical fluency across electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and system architecture sufficient to engage in technical trade-off discussions.
- Experience working with contract manufacturers, component vendors, and supply chain partners.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, with strong documentation and program hygiene.
Nice To Haves
- Experience shipping hardware in automotive, trucking, defense, construction, mining, or agriculture industries.
- Experience with autonomous systems, robotics, or sensing platforms such as LiDAR, Radar, or Cameras.
- Familiarity with PLM/material tracking systems and BOM management.
- Experience managing specialty build partners, prototype vehicle upfits, or Tier-1/OEM integration programs.
Responsibilities
- Own and drive the product development process for hardware programs from early concept and architecture through qualification and production launch.
- Manage multiple concurrent hardware programs across electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, firmware, and system integration teams.
- Define program scope, schedules, and milestones, and hold cross-functional teams accountable for timelines, quality, and cost targets.
- Identify technical risks and gaps early and drive mitigation plans with engineering leads.
- Coordinate with manufacturing, supply chain, and contract manufacturing partners to ensure components and subsystems arrive on time and meet quality requirements.
- Run design reviews, track action items, and provide operational oversight to keep each hardware program on track.
- Partner with software and systems teams to align hardware and software integration milestones.
- Communicate program status, risks, and decisions to engineering leadership and stakeholders.
Benefits
- Equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units for eligible roles.
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage.
- 401k retirement benefits with employer match.
- Learning and wellness stipends.
- Paid time off. Benefits may vary based on jurisdiction and are subject to change.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
