Technical Program Manager, Core Technology

Costa Mesa · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00) · USD 129,000-171,000 · 3+ years experience · Full-time · Posted Sep 25, 2026

At a glance

The Technical Program Manager will own the planning, execution, and delivery of hardware development programs within the Core Technology team.
This role serves as the connective tissue between design engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, test, and operations to drive complex electromechanical products from concept through production.

Represent and help build the program’s culture while acting as a liaison to the engineering development organization.
Establish key milestones and targets to define the product roadmap.
Ensure teams are engaged at the appropriate time and maturity stage.
Evaluate and prioritize tasks required to support program development efforts using a data-driven approach.
Drive decisions for the program and company based on stakeholder inputs.
Execute tasks to de-risk the roadmap and fill gaps as needed.
Communicate engineering strategy and vision to technical stakeholders.
Manage expectations and ensure risks are noted and addressed with adequate resources.
Work closely with cross-functional teams including design engineering, finance, logistics, EHS, manufacturing, supply chain, and legal.

3+ years as a Technical Program Manager driving hardware or integrated product development projects.
Demonstrated experience managing or significantly contributing to the product development lifecycle of complex electromechanical systems.
3+ years’ experience in mechanical systems hardware with emphasis on drive systems, turbojet engines, or electromechanical assemblies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Aptitude for working with internal and external stakeholders across a wide range of technical areas.
Comfort working with data and complex analyses.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Experience with or interest in working with visual design tools to communicate ideas.
Technical familiarity with design considerations, manufacturing processes, and integration challenges for high-performance drive systems and motion control components.
Understanding of power electronics, sensing, and control systems relevant to modern actuation and drive solutions.