Technical Program Manager - Systems Engineering
HireArt
Software Engineering, IT, Operations
Foster City, CA, USA
Posted on Apr 15, 2026
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Technical Program Manager - Systems Engineering
An Autonomous Mobility Company
Full time
Location
Foster City, CA, United States
Work environment
In-person
Expected pay amount
91.85 USD Per Hour
Schedule
Hybrid (requires at least three days per week onsite), 40 hours per week
Assignment length
Contract
Job description
HireArt is helping our client find a Technical Program Manager - Systems Engineering to support the Autonomy Hardware Systems Engineering team.
In this role, you’ll drive cross-functional program execution across hardware and software systems, ensuring alignment from high-level product requirements through system validation. You’ll partner closely with engineering, safety, and leadership teams to manage priorities, mitigate risks, and keep complex development efforts on track.
The ideal candidate is a strong program leader with systems engineering experience, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to navigate complex, cross-functional environments.
As a Technical Program Manager - Systems Engineering, you'll:
As a Technical Program Manager - Systems Engineering, you'll:
- Support execution of the systems engineering V-model, ensuring traceability from system requirements through subsystem development and validation.
- Drive alignment across hardware, software, systems engineering, and safety teams to meet integration and validation milestones.
- Define program plans, including scope, timelines, resources, and deliverables in collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
- Coordinate analyses, experiments, and test campaigns that support architecture definition, requirements development, and system validation.
- Proactively identify risks and blockers, perform root cause analysis, and drive solutions while communicating impacts across stakeholders.
- Establish program structure and business rhythms, including status reporting, milestone tracking, and stakeholder communication.
- Foster collaboration and consensus-building across teams, encouraging diverse perspectives and maintaining a strong team culture.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of experience in hardware program management or engineering management, supporting HW/SW integration in development environments
- Proven experience executing the systems engineering V-model and driving requirements from concept through validation
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Gantt charts)
- Strong ability to operate in matrixed organizations and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Self-motivated problem-solver with the ability to build structure and drive clarity in complex programs
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience with requirements management and traceability tools (e.g., JAMA, DOORS, Polarion)
- Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, SOTIF)
- Experience with automotive testing standards and sensor validation frameworks
Benefits:
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Employer (HireArt) Subsidized healthcare benefits (eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service)
- Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
- HireArt covers all costs for short and long-term disability and life insurance
- 401k package
Commitment: This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. The role is hybrid, requiring at least three days per week onsite, and is open to candidates local to the Foster City, CA area.
HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.
Job description
HireArt is helping our client find a Technical Program Manager - Systems Engineering to support the Autonomy Hardware Systems Engineering team.
In this role, you’ll drive cross-functional program execution across hardware and software systems, ensuring alignment from high-level product requirements through system validation. You’ll partner closely with engineering, safety, and leadership teams to manage priorities, mitigate risks, and keep complex development efforts on track.
The ideal candidate is a strong program leader with systems engineering experience, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to navigate complex, cross-functional environments.
As a Technical Program Manager - Systems Engineering, you'll:
As a Technical Program Manager - Systems Engineering, you'll:
- Support execution of the systems engineering V-model, ensuring traceability from system requirements through subsystem development and validation.
- Drive alignment across hardware, software, systems engineering, and safety teams to meet integration and validation milestones.
- Define program plans, including scope, timelines, resources, and deliverables in collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
- Coordinate analyses, experiments, and test campaigns that support architecture definition, requirements development, and system validation.
- Proactively identify risks and blockers, perform root cause analysis, and drive solutions while communicating impacts across stakeholders.
- Establish program structure and business rhythms, including status reporting, milestone tracking, and stakeholder communication.
- Foster collaboration and consensus-building across teams, encouraging diverse perspectives and maintaining a strong team culture.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of experience in hardware program management or engineering management, supporting HW/SW integration in development environments
- Proven experience executing the systems engineering V-model and driving requirements from concept through validation
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Gantt charts)
- Strong ability to operate in matrixed organizations and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Self-motivated problem-solver with the ability to build structure and drive clarity in complex programs
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience with requirements management and traceability tools (e.g., JAMA, DOORS, Polarion)
- Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, SOTIF)
- Experience with automotive testing standards and sensor validation frameworks
Benefits:
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Employer (HireArt) Subsidized healthcare benefits (eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service)
- Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
- HireArt covers all costs for short and long-term disability and life insurance
- 401k package
Commitment: This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via HireArt. The role is hybrid, requiring at least three days per week onsite, and is open to candidates local to the Foster City, CA area.
HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.