Hardware Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Own the integrated program schedule across all engineering tracks, supply chain, and external partners
• Drive the critical path to defined hardware milestones and downstream certification deliverables
• Run cadenced status reporting to program leadership — weekly internal stand-up and monthly executive review
• Operate the intellectual property disclosure pipeline: route disclosures from engineering through internal review to outside counsel; maintain the disclosure tracker
• Identify and mitigate program risks; escalate decisions that require executive action
• Cook up cross-functional dependencies — including third-party integration partners, supply chain qualification, and accredited test laboratory engagement
• Maintain a RAID log (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies) and a decision log
• Lead phase gate reviews and document attainment of gate criteria before each phase activates

Requirements

• 5-7+ years technical program / project management experience in a hardware engineering environment
• Demonstrated track record running multi-track engineering programs to defined milestone gates
• Strong written and verbal executive communication; comfortable presenting to senior leadership
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Fluency is modern project engineering/management platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in dynamic engineering projects, especially prioritizing new and one-of-a-kind developments
• Experience operating intellectual property disclosure workflows with internal/external counsel
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent credential
• Proficiency with MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or comparable program management tools

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits
This role offers a base salary of $100,000-$140,000 (DOE). Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each posted range, individual pay is determined based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Terabase offers a competitive benefits package, including:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous time off and holiday policy
Hybrid flexibility for non-field work
401(k) match
Home office setup allowance
Career progression and learning support

About the Role

Terabase is hiring a Project Manager to own end-to-end execution of a fast-moving solar construction equipment program. You will manage the integrated schedule, critical path, and milestone gates across multiple engineering tracks, supply chain, and external partners.

Schedule & Pay

Onsite in Davis/Woodland, CA (Sacramento area)
Up to :20% travel to project test sites and partner locations, depending on program activities

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
5-7+ years technical program / project management experience in a hardware engineering environment
Demonstrated track record running multi-track engineering programs to defined milestone gates
Strong written and verbal executive communication; comfortable presenting to senior leadership
Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience
Fluency is modern project engineering/management platforms

Skills

Prior experience in dynamic engineering projects, especially prioritizing new and one-of-a-kind developments
Experience operating intellectual property disclosure workflows with internal/external counsel
PMP, PgMP, or equivalent credential
Proficiency with MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or comparable program management tools

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits
This role offers a base salary of $100,000-$140,000 (DOE). Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each posted range, individual pay is determined based on work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Terabase offers a competitive benefits package, including:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous time off and holiday policy
Hybrid flexibility for non-field work
401(k) match
Home office setup allowance
Career progression and learning support

Equal Opportunity

Terabase is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate for any reason including race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse customers we serve, and the communities we call home.