Principal Technical Program Manager – Technology, Process, and Supplier Development (TPD)

About the role

Echodyne is seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager with experience leading supplier-driven hardware and technology integration programs to join our Program Management Office (PMO). You'll play a critical role in the development and maturation of custom, made-to-specification assemblies, components, and technologies that support the company's long-term product roadmap. This role bridges engineering, operations, sourcing, and external partners to deliver next-generation radar and sensing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute cross-functional initiatives involving made-to-spec hardware, components, and processes across supplier and internal engineering teams
• Define and manage comprehensive development plans, integrating technical milestones, supplier readiness, and risk mitigation
• Drive technology feasibility reviews and supplier evaluations, partnering with engineering and sourcing teams to qualify new capabilities
• Oversee integration of custom supplier deliverables into internal development efforts, ensuring alignment on quality, timing, and validation
• Assess and mature supplier processes, capabilities, and metrics to ensure repeatable, scalable development
• Promote structured collaboration and alignment across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams
• Lead post-integration reviews to drive continuous improvement in internal and external processes
• Support strategic planning by identifying technical capability gaps, supplier dependencies, and future readiness requirements
• Travel domestically and internationally for supplier site visits, technical reviews, and onboarding activities (estimated 15–25% required)

Required Skills / Experience

• Proven ability to lead complex, multistakeholder development programs involving custom or emerging technologies
• Experience driving supplier qualification, onboarding, and development efforts for hardware components or assemblies
• Strong understanding of hardware development lifecycles, design-for-manufacturing principles, and supplier engagement models
• Highly proficient in building and managing integrated project plans, tracking risk and performance, and driving execution through influence
• Excellent communication and documentation skills; able to translate complex requirements across technical and nontechnical stakeholders
• Strong organizational awareness and ability to manage ambiguity in fast-paced environments

Desired Skills / Experience

• Background in radar, RF systems, aerospace, automotive, or complex electromechanical systems
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools such as Arena or Windchill
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Project, Confluence, Jira)
• Experience with Agile or hybrid program execution models
• Certifications such as PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent are a plus
• Experience driving process or framework improvements across internal and supplier teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical sciences, supply chain, or a related technical discipline
• 8+ years in technical program management, supplier development, or complex hardware integration
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including internationally, for supplier engagement and coordination activities

Echodyne's technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant's eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this role is $149,659—$224,437 USD.

Benefits

• RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
• Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
• Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
• Virtual Care – 98Point6
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
• Travel Assistance Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
• Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
• 401(k) match
• Pet Insurance
• Prepaid Legal Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid Company Holidays