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Principal Technical Program Manager –Silicon Systems & Software

Bay Area, CA💼 Full-time💰 $269,175–$269,175🗓 2026-09-16 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead end-to-end development and production of advanced satellite communications systems (TeraWave) spanning system architecture, integration, validation, and manufacturing ramp.

Role type

Principal Technical Program Manager (Silicon Systems & Software)

Builds

Optically interconnected satellite constellation for enterprise-grade global connectivity

Domain

Aerospace / Satellite Communications / Silicon Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (communications systems)

Required skills

complex technical program leadership, multidisciplinary engineering coordination, system lifecycle management, risk mitigation, cross-functional communication, vendor management, technical tradeoff analysis, executive reporting

Preferred skills

satellite communications, RF systems, FPGA/ASIC development, NPI/production ramp, Agile methodologies, PMP certification

Technologies

Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, FPGA, ASIC, RF systems

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end execution of complex communications systems development programs from concept through production, Coordinate activities across Systems Engineering, RF, Digital Hardware, ASIC, FPGA, Embedded Software, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Test Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality, Develop and maintain integrated program schedules, milestones, dependencies, and critical paths, Drive technical planning, program execution, and cross-functional communication throughout the product lifecycle, Lead engineering program reviews, technical reviews, and executive status meetings, Identify technical, schedule, manufacturing, supplier, and integration risks, and drive mitigation plans, Coordinate prototype builds, hardware bring-up, system integration, validation, and verification activities, Manage external vendors and engineering partners to ensure technical alignment, quality, and on-time delivery, Drive action-item closure and accountability across multiple engineering organizations, Record program and technical meetings, document decisions, and maintain a methodical system for tracking open items through closure, Support design reviews, engineering change management, including ECOs, and manufacturing readiness reviews, Partner with engineering leadership to balance technical tradeoffs, schedule, cost, quality, and product performance, Develop executive dashboards, KPIs, and program metrics to communicate progress, risks, dependencies, and key decisions, Drive programs through New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing release, and production ramp, Identify cross-functional gaps and interface risks early, particularly across communications system and silicon development activities, Ensure alignment of system requirements, interfaces, technical decisions, and deliverables across the product lifecycle

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight

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