Senior Systems Engineering Program Manager

Aeva, Inc. • Mountain View, CA

130d • $181,300 - $245,000

About The Position

We’re seeking a Senior Systems Engineering Program Manager to lead complex hardware programs from concept through high-volume production. You’ll drive alignment across engineering, manufacturing, and executive teams to deliver high-quality products on time and at target cost. This role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution, ensuring readiness across global operations and supporting seamless collaboration between contract manufacturers and local teams.

Requirements

• 10+ years of program management experience in hardware or systems engineering, with a focus on high-volume production.
• Proven success leading global programs with contract manufacturers from NPI through production.
• Strong strategic planning and execution skills, with the ability to align technical programs to business objectives.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, industrialization strategies, and lifecycle management for complex systems.
• Expertise in DFM, configuration control, FACA, and root cause analysis.
• Experience managing RFQ, supplier selection, and basic commercial negotiations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across global and executive audiences.
• Proficiency with tools like JIRA, Confluence, or similar.
• Background in automotive, LiDAR, or advanced manufacturing preferred.
• BS/MS in Engineering or related field required; PMP or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program management for multi-disciplinary hardware systems—from design and validation through ramp and mass production.
• Develop and execute strategic program plans that align with business objectives, capacity goals, and long-term product roadmaps.
• Coordinate with global contract manufacturers and internal teams to ensure product readiness, build execution, and quality performance.
• Integrate DFM, quality, and supply chain inputs early in the development cycle to drive manufacturability and cost efficiency.
• Manage schedules, milestones, and build readiness across global teams, ensuring smooth prototype-to-production transitions.
• Identify and mitigate program risks, track KPIs for cost, quality, and schedule, and report status to executive stakeholders.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment across engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality teams to resolve critical issues.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pre-tax commuter and health care/dependent care accounts
• 401k plan
• Life and disability benefits
• Flexible time off
• Paid parental leave
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Very competitive compensation and meaningful stock grants
• Unlimited PTO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees