Technical Program Manager - HW NPI

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Aurora's mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. We are searching for a Staff Technical Program Manager – Hardware NPI.

• Lead planning, execution, and management of day‑to‑day actions for HW modules (lidar, computer, pods, etc.) with regard to their readiness for manufacturing, communicate with the CM on each program, and drive escalation regarding items/schedule. Partner with the development, systems, and safety technical leads to represent activities at the relevant cross‑functional meetings.
• Pro‑actively schedule meetings or discussions with cross‑functional partners to help unblock the engineering teams for MFG readiness.
• Act as a liaison between MFG and the development teams regarding all items which are related to the product launch at CM and internal MFG.
• Track and communicate MFG items/documentation for OEMs and customers.
• Provide MFG readiness status updates, risk assessments, and mitigation plans for weekly hardware program reviews and updates.
• Run the Change Control Board for HW products from B sample onward, managing all change request schedule and execution.

• Experience managing engineering changes in a short schedule development cycle.
• Experience with developing safety‑critical hardware; bonus points for experience in robotics, automotive, or the aerospace/defense industry.
• Experience launching new hardware products to market and managing hardware product life cycles.
• Strong technical understanding of MFG processes.
• Strong PLM experience with tools such as Arena.
• Experience with project management tools such as Smartsheets, MS Project, etc.
• Experience with task management tools such as Jira, Confluence, etc.

• At least 7 years experience managing complex hardware development programs and manufacturing processes.
• Preferred experience with moving prototype products to high‑volume manufacturing and/or new line bring‑up in Asia.
• Experience in a safety‑critical hardware industry (aerospace/defense, automotive, medical devices, etc.).
• Experience with the full product lifecycle (including development, verification, and market introduction).
• Experience with AV or robotics.
• Experience and familiarity with the Agile development methodology (no certification required).

The base salary range for this position is $181,000–$290,000 per year. Aurora's pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job‑related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

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