Senior/Staff TPM - Hardware

The role

You will own the cross-functional execution of robot hardware programs from system integration through EVT/DVT validation and early customer deployment. You will drive hardware generations from integration to build-ready and scaling.

What you will do

• Own the hardware integrated master schedule and drive EVT to DVT gate readiness.
• Coordinate system integration milestones and align hardware freeze dates with AI/controls needs.
• Track long-lead items and tooling readiness across all subsystems.
• Align actuator development and coordinate torque sensor validation and calibration plans.
• Ensure EtherCAT network readiness and manage compute integration.
• Align camera and sensor selection and validation and track safety architecture validation.
• Coordinate DFM workshops with shortlisted contract manufacturers.
• Manage EVT/DVT builds with a low-volume NPI partner and drive ECO cadence.
• Track tooling, fixtures, and test infrastructure readiness.
• Maintain an active risk register and escalate critical blockers.

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in hardware program management in robotics, EV, aerospace, or complex electromechanical systems.
• Demonstrated ownership of EVT/DVT/PVT cycles.
• Strong understanding of actuator architectures, embedded systems integration, safety-rated motion control, and multi-axis robotic systems.
• Experience managing contract manufacturers through NPI and low-volume ramp.
• Proven ability to operate in low-structure startup environments.
• Ability to synthesize technical risk into executive-level clarity.

Nice to have

• Experience with humanoid or high-DoF robotic systems.
• Familiarity with EtherCAT-based distributed architectures.
• Familiarity with SIL2/SIL3 functional safety concepts.
• Experience with real-time systems.
• Experience scaling hardware from prototype to mid-volume production.

About the company

Rhoda AI is building the next generation of generalist intelligent robots. They own the full robotics stack from high-performance hardware to state-of-the-art foundation world models.