Technical Program Manager, Hardware

The role

This person will drive day-to-day execution of hardware development programs, tracking milestones, dependencies and risks across engineering teams. They will also help build lightweight processes that improve how engineering plans, communicates and executes.

What you will do

• Drive day-to-day execution of hardware development programs, tracking milestones, deliverables, priorities and dependencies.
• Develop and maintain program schedules, coordinate resources and align hardware, embedded, FPGA, systems, software, integration and testing teams.
• Identify and track technical and program risks, facilitate resolution of blockers and escalate issues when needed.
• Work closely with engineering leads to maintain execution visibility and keep development on track.
• Provide clear updates on program status, schedules, risks and dependencies to engineering leadership and stakeholders.
• Develop lightweight tools, processes and reporting practices that improve engineering efficiency and accountability.
• Contribute to hardware roadmaps, development planning and resource forecasting.

Required qualifications

• Engineering background, ideally in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, FPGA, Computer Architecture, RF or a related hardware discipline.
• 5+ years of professional engineering experience, including hands-on hardware or embedded product development.
• Experience transitioning into technical program management, engineering management or technical leadership.
• Strong understanding of hardware product development from requirements and design through integration, testing and delivery.
• Proven ability to coordinate complex technical projects, manage competing priorities and drive execution across teams.
• Strong technical communication skills and the ability to influence without formal authority.
• Highly organized, proactive and comfortable in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Nice to have

• Experience in aerospace, satellite or space hardware development.
• Familiarity with spacecraft avionics, RF, embedded software, FPGA or flight hardware.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Exposure to hardware integration, qualification, environmental testing or production.
• Experience working with distributed or international engineering teams.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision for you and your dependents
• 100% company-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance
• Fully paid parental leave: 16 weeks for birthing parents, 10 weeks for non-birthing parents
• Flexible time off and 12 paid holidays
• HSA with employer contribution, FSAs and commuter benefits
• Carrot Fertility, One Medical and a free Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) and equity
• Daily catered lunches and snacks in office
• Annual company off-site and regular social events
• International exposure to the team in France
• Relocation assistance when applicable

Before you apply

• Resume must be attached in English.

About the company

Loft provides governments, companies and research institutions with a fast, simple way to deploy missions in orbit. Founded in 2017, it integrates, launches and operates spacecraft across offices in San Francisco, Golden and Toulouse.