HW Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Oversee and coordinate the introduction of new products (NPI), encompassing definition, design, DFM, DFT, prototyping, validation, testing, qualifications, and certifications.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive development timelines, monitor progress and dependencies, and keep stakeholders informed.

• Facilitate meetings with mechanical, electrical, and embedded software engineers, as well as supply chain and manufacturing partners.

• Ensure effective implementation of change control, project development milestone reviews, and other hardware development processes.

• Identify potential obstacles and formulate and track mitigation strategies.

• Coordinate the successful and timely introduction of products and their transition to mass production.

• Manage activities throughout the product lifecycle, including AVL/AML, revisions, obsolescence management, and EOL.

• Aggregate demand forecasts to create production schedules and issue purchase orders.

• Supervise contract manufacturers and EMS partners during prototype, pilot runs, and mass production phases.

• Manage BOMs, component lead times, sourcing risks, and inventory levels.

• Oversee costs, vendor negotiations, and resource distribution.

• Provide senior management with updates on milestones, budgets, performance metrics, risks, and mitigation plans.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of 3 to 5+ years of practical HW technical project management experience.

• PMP certification required.

• Demonstrated proficiency with project management and scheduling tools, such as Microsoft Project.

• Proven expertise in managing HW production and quality control processes, including ISO9001, CAPAs, and SCAR.

• Demonstrated ability to track and manage development and production costs effectively.

• Proven track record in managing EMS partners, BOM, lead times, inventory levels, production schedules, costs, and quality control.

• Strong understanding of the hardware engineering lifecycle, including schematics, PCB design, validation, production, and configuration management.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all organizational levels.

• Must be located in the US; East Coast time zone preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and equity participation.

• Flexible work environment.

• Options for remote work.

• Opportunity to influence the narrative for next-generation AI infrastructure.

• Chance to be part of a company leading the way in Generative and Agentic AI at the edge.

• Opportunity to collaborate with a world-class global team across engineering, research, product, and business sectors.

• A pivotal role in scaling a high-growth deep-technology enterprise.