Job Title: Engineering Program Manager

Location: Onsite in Redwood City, CA (4 Days in Office 1 remote)

Placement Type: 6 Month Contract to Start

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Engineering Program Manager to lead cross-functional development and execution for a wireless accessory product that attaches to a drone, specifically a radio that bolts to the side of a drone, similar to a cell phone radio. In this role, you will drive program schedules, manage risks, and ensure successful delivery from early development through mass production. You will work closely with engineering (hardware, software, and compliance), design, supply chain, and an external contract manufacturer in Taiwan to bring this product to market.

Responsibilities

• Lead program execution for a new product from concept through launch.
• Partner with engineering teams on system architecture, wireless integration, and product design.
• Drive schedules, track milestones, and manage program risk across hardware, firmware, and manufacturing.
• Manage testing milestones, including cellular certification processes with the compliance team.
• Coordinate water-resistance design validation and testing (e.g., IP ratings).
• Own cross-functional communications and alignment, ensuring clarity across engineering, manufacturing, and leadership teams.
• Champion clear documentation, issue tracking, and resolution through each phase of development.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience in Program Management, ideally in consumer electronics.
• Delivered wireless products to market with seamless software integration for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and LTE/5G technologies.
• Hands-on experience with cellular certification processes and regulatory approvals.
• Experience with design and testing for water resistance (e.g., IP-rated products).
• Experience working with overseas manufacturing partners and supporting factory builds.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
• Background in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience in drone, robotics, or adjacent industries.

Work Environment

Expected to be onsite four times a week, with one day remote. Snacks and some meals are provided at our sites. The office includes an onsite gym and ample parking. The company also sponsors happy hours.