Hardware Program Manager - Electronic Systems

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .

Position: Hardware Technical Program Manager

Type: Contract

Compensation: $105–$140/hour

Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver programs within scope, quality, time, and budget, managing moderate-risk factors.
• Conduct strategic planning, resolve complex issues, and demonstrate excellent communication and team-building skills.
• Manage internal and contractor teams to deliver systems and enhancements meeting specified requirements.
• Coordinate engineering design deliverables, including specifications, DOE, and validation plans.
• Drive hardware component delivery for development builds and qualification to meet production timelines.
• Communicate program statuses, identify potential setbacks, and manage program structure for clarity and efficiency.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years experience as a technology development program manager in consumer electronics.
• Experience with overseas suppliers of hardware components.
• Experience in ODM , JDM , and CM vendor engagement models.
• Knowledge of phase gate approach to technology development programs.
• Experience with mechanical system development, design for manufacturing, tooling, validation, and characterization processes.
• Proven people management and team-building skills.
• Strong ability to assess risk and apply management principles to technology applications/products and business functions.

Compensation & Legal

• Hourly contractor
• Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and related ordinances, qualified applicants will be considered with arrest and conviction records.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

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