Principal Technical Program Manager – Technology, Process, and Supplier Development; TPD

Position: Principal Technical Program Manager – Technology, Process, and Supplier Development (TPD)
Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points.

Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).Echodyne is seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager with experience leading supplier-driven hardware and technology integration programs to join our Program Management Office (PMO).
ROLE OVERVIEW You’ll play a critical role in the development and maturation of custom, made-to-specification assemblies, components, and technologies that support the company’s long-term product roadmap. This role bridges engineering, operations, sourcing, and external partners to deliver next-generation radar and sensing platforms.

You will lead strategic initiatives involving early-stage R&D, supplier development, and process optimization—often running in parallel with or ahead of standard product programs. The ideal candidate brings a systems mindset, deep technical fluency, and a strong background in managing complex cross-functional efforts with both internal and external teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and execute cross-functional initiatives involving made-to-spec hardware, components, and processes across supplier and internal engineering teams

Define and manage comprehensive development plans, integrating technical milestones, supplier readiness, and risk mitigation

Drive technology feasibility reviews and supplier evaluations, partnering with engineering and sourcing teams to qualify new capabilities

Oversee integration of custom supplier deliverables into internal development efforts, ensuring alignment on quality, timing, and validation

Assess and mature supplier processes, capabilities, and metrics to ensure repeatable, scalable development

Promote structured collaboration and alignment across engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing teams

Lead post-integration reviews to drive continuous improvement in internal and external processes

Support strategic planning by identifying technical capability gaps, supplier dependencies, and future readiness requirements

Travel domestically and internationally for supplier site visits, technical reviews, and onboarding activities (estimated 15–25%
REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE Proven ability to lead complex, multistakeholder development programs involving custom or emerging technologies

Experience driving supplier qualification, onboarding, and development efforts for hardware components or assemblies

Strong understanding of hardware development life cycles, design-for-manufacturing principles, and supplier engagement models

Highly proficient in building and managing integrated project plans, tracking risk and performance, and driving execution through influence

Excellent communication and documentation skills; able to translate complex requirements across technical and nontechnical stakeholders

Strong organizational awareness and ability to manage ambiguity in fast-paced environments DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE (Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills) Background in radar, RF systems, aerospace, automotive, or complex electromechanical systems

Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools such as Arena or…