Sr Engineering Program Specialist

Astreya • Sunnyvale, CA

106d • $98,040 - $154,800

About The Position

We're looking for an experienced Senior Engineering Program Specialist to join one of our client's SSG team and play a critical role in bringing their innovative products and platforms to life. This is a hands-on role where you will be instrumental in two key areas: supporting new platform and product builds and managing data collection activities for Edge ML development. You will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, from managing hardware builds and tracking materials to leading cross-functional meetings and ensuring efficient data collection for our projects. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and a strong communicator who can keep multiple complex projects on track.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in program management, project management, or a similar role, with a strong focus on hardware development or consumer electronics.
• Proven ability to manage a product's lifecycle from early development through to manufacturing and delivery.
• Hands-on experience with Bills of Materials (BOMs), change management processes (ECOs), and vendor management is a must.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and address project issues proactively.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in the machine learning (ML) or data collection space, particularly with projects involving large-scale data sets.
• Familiarity with project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• A Bachelor's degree in a related technical field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science) or equivalent practical experience.
• A project management certification (e.g., PMP, Agile) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and track materials required for product development.
• Support prototype and reference hardware development builds by coordinating with internal and external teams.
• Lead weekly build readiness meetings with Contract Manufacturing, Engineering, and Materials Procurement teams to ensure alignment and address potential roadblocks.
• Track prototype and reference board allocation and manage all board tracking activities.
• Support build matrices and configurations and ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Create and structure Bills of Materials (BOMs) and communicate new part numbers to internal teams and our Contract Manufacturer.
• Write Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and manage all BOM changes communicated to the Contract Manufacturer.
• Support board shipment arrangements across different geographical locations (geos).
• Create detailed project plans for Edge ML data collections, including scheduling, resourcing, budget, and logistics.
• Work with cross-functional teams to plan, coordinate, and execute data collections.
• Work with key stakeholders to understand data collection requirements and set up a delivery plan considering resources and timelines.
• Lead various data collections with different technologies, from the design phase through to delivery.
• Collaborate with data collection specialists, PMs, and engineers to ensure the delivery of high-quality data.
• Communicate regularly with management on project status, risks, and change control.
• Track and drive goal achievement and issue resolution for all assigned projects.
• Generate various reports to measure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and share them with the team and stakeholders.
• Assist with vendor relationship management, including processing purchase orders and reconciling invoices.
• Build a thorough understanding of data labeling conventions and develop clear documentation for partners.
• Collate data for metrics dashboards and other business reports.

Benefits

• Medical provided through Cigna (PPO, HSA, EPO options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only
• Dental provided through Cigna (DPPO & DHMO options)
• Nationwide Vision provided through VSP
• Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care
• Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)
• Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera
• Corporate Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Days
• 401k Plan
• Basic Life, Accidental Life, Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)
• Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)
• Paid Holidays
• Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other fringe benefits required under state and federal law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees