Sr. Program Manager

Echodyne Corp•Kirkland, WA

27d

About The Position

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 Sr. Program Manager with experience in hardware and software product development to join our team working in a fast-paced environment developing high-performance commercial radar solutions. The Sr. Program Manager has a critical role in Echodyne’s relentless pursuit of delivering advanced radar solutions to our customers. The Sr. Program Manager will lead cross functional teams to develop products that support Echodyne’s business growth objectives. The role will include development of hardware/software products and standalone IoT software applications.

Requirements

Ability to identify solutions to challenging problems that optimize results for Echodyne and our customers
Ability to weigh risks and make clear decisions based on available information
Ability to lead engineering and research teams to achieve objectives
Experience leading hardware development programs
Experience leading development programs in collaboration with customers and partners
Bachelor's degree in engineering, other technical degree, or equivalent work experience
5 years or more in technical program management

Nice To Haves

Experience leading embedded software or software application development programs
Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools or software
Experience using project management tools, such as MS Project, MS Excel, and JIRA
Experience in Agile or hybrid waterfall-Agile software development methodologies
Strong communication and presentations skills
Building collaborative relationships both internally and externally

Responsibilities

Deliver innovative products 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