Rocky Talkie ยท 1 month ago
Hardware Engineering Program Manager
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $145K/yr
4+ years expRocky Talkie is a company focused on developing user-friendly, high-performance products for the backcountry. They are seeking an Engineering Program Manager with experience in hardware development to manage engineering programs from prototype to production, ensuring on-time delivery and high-quality results.
Consumer ElectronicsInternet RadioTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Manage technical program execution for products from early prototype through development to production ramp. Ensure on-time delivery for all major development stages and own stage gate exit criteria for each stage
Track programs to tight timelines and leverage an understanding of the technical challenges and maturity of each domain (RF, ME, EE, FW) to identify upcoming hurdles before they become large roadblocks
Manage multiple engineering programs in parallel of varying complexity (from non-powered products to powered accessories to complex embedded/RF systems), with the ability to modulate individual and engineering team time investment appropriately
Develop and maintain supplier and design partner relationships with trusted supply chain partners in Asia. Must possess flexibility for accommodating meetings in Asia's time zone and international travel
Find new Asia-based manufacturing partners and component suppliers, including relationship management, audits, and onboarding
Build and maintain meticulous systems for tracking development tasks, prototype issues, and sustaining products
Align engineering milestones with cross-functional go-to-market teams to ensure a smooth product launch process
Qualification
Required
4+ years of professional experience as an engineering program manager for hardware products
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent degree and/or experience
A natural ability to operate in ambiguous, underspecified spaces. Possesses the ability to make independent decisions and knows when to operate autonomously and when to pull in engineers
Demonstrated experience working with Asia design/manufacturing partners. Comfortable working at any point along the spectrum of ODM/JDM/CM levels of design ownership
Experience sourcing new Asia-based manufacturing partners and component suppliers
Demonstrated experience with timeline management tools (e.g. Smartsheet) and bug/issue tracking software (e.g. JIRA)
Strong communication skills across a wide range of audiences (company leadership, technical engineers, internal cross-functional groups, partners in Asia)
Ability and desire to work on-site with our engineering team in San Francisco
Ability to accommodate regular meetings in Asia's time zone
International travel (15 - 20%)
Preferred
You've shipped consumer electronics in high volume (>100ku/yr)
Experience working at a start-up or small company and the inherent DIY mindset that comes with those environments
Background as a hardware engineer (mechanical, electrical, or embedded/firmware) before transitioning to program management
Cultural familiarity with China, Taiwan, and/or Southeast Asia. Fluency in Mandarin is a bonus
A love of the outdoors and/or radio technology (bonus points for a ham license!)
Benefits
Healthcare Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision
Retirement Plan with Matching
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, and Holidays)
Paid Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Paid Short Term & Long Term Disability
Performance-Based Bonus
And of course, plenty of Rocky Talkie gear to fuel your next adventure!
Company
Rocky Talkie
Rocky Talkie is a backcountry radio to keep people connected.
11-50 employees
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Early StageLeadership Team
Alexander Page
Co-Founder & Head of Product
Bryce Jones
President and Co-Founder
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