Technical Program Manager, ECUs

ALTEN Technology USA
Irvine, CA, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Compensation
$125,000.0 - $135,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Systems Engineering Hardware Design

Job description

You will be responsible for the development and delivery execution of vehicle controls electronic control units (ECUs). This role requires high levels of initiative, independent judgement, and indirect leadership capability. You will be the voice of the Electrical Hardware team among the larger cross-functional organization as well as the champion of vehicle program and cross-functional interests when working within the Electrical Hardware team throughout the product development stages. You will be responsible for driving the Design, Development, Release, and Validation for different ECUs. You will maintain and ensure awareness of overall program deliverables and report on status and risks to ensure appropriate visibility among teams. Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the Electrical Hardware Design team to create engineering and delivery schedules, closely track engineering progress, and deliveries against overall vehicle deliverable schedules.
  • Responsible for driving custom module developments with in-house PCBA designs and mechanical assemblies.
  • Identify programmatic risks and work to mitigate and reduce exposure, championing and raising issues and removing roadblocks to hit timing.
  • Work with the vehicle line, software, electrical and other teams to identify, come together, and drive critical path and ensure synchronized deliveries.
  • Lead and drive the development and integration of ECUs via design reviews, ensuring all pre-production builds are supported to effectively launch the vehicle.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and supply chain to ensure timely delivery of components and assemblies for prototype builds.
  • Coordinate with Vehicle integration and Electrical Systems to ensure delivery and successful integration of electronic assemblies.
  • Push and support the release of all engineering documentation to support PLM.
  • Support purchasing efforts as needed to ensure timely deliveries.
  • Be able to plan budget for the project and maintain forecast, maintaining risk registers.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Electrical engineering training?, * 6+ years of experience on a program team or equivalent experience

  • BS+ in Engineering or similar technical degree required
  • Detailed knowledge of electronics design, development, validation, and integration process
  • Prior relevant engineering experience in ME, EE or systems engineering
  • Experience working with Contract Manufacturers and vendors for PCBA, mechanical housings, complex system and high level assembly
  • Outstanding program management skills to include development of program plans, schedules, and clear definition and management of program goals
  • Proven experience in developing, launching and sustaining complex products
  • Demonstrated experience in addressing and solving complex issues
  • Strong communication experience with Executive Staff
  • Proven experience tracking and driving the progress of multiple projects
  • Strong team player and leader known to build trust, collaborate, communicate and partner with cross-functional teams
  • Travel as needed to support builds

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Opportunities for advancement

About the company

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life-from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group-57,000+ engineers in 30 countries-we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

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