$210,000–$250,000 Per Year
Atlassian JIRA, Computer Engineering, Computer Servers, Contract Manufacturing, Cross-Functional, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Electronics, Embedded Hardware, Embedded Systems, Engineering, Engineering Management, Hardware Development, High Tech Industry, Leadership, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Project, Network Operations Center, Network System Hardware, Optical Engineering, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Relationship Management, Risk Management, Systems Engineering, Technical Support, Time Management
Piper Companies is seeking a Hardware Engineering Program Manager located near San Jose, CA to lead large-scale, complex hardware development initiatives within the high-tech infrastructure industry. The Hardware Engineering Program Manager will play a critical role in managing engineering execution while also remaining hands-on and technically engaged across multiple disciplines. The Hardware Engineering Program Manager is a full-time onsite position near San Jose, CA.
Responsibilities of the Hardware Engineering Program Manager:
- Drive full lifecycle hardware development programs from concept through production, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery.
- Lead cross-functional coordination across mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical, and systems engineering teams, ensuring alignment and execution.
- Own program schedules, dependencies, and risk mitigation while actively stepping in to support technical problem-solving when needed.
- Manage relationships with contract manufacturers, suppliers, and external partners to ensure seamless production and delivery.
- Facilitate technical discussions and decision-making across infrastructure domains including data centers, wiring, fiber, power, and server systems.
Qualifications of the Hardware Engineering Program Manager:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- 10+ years of engineering experience within high-tech hardware environments (networking, data center infrastructure, servers, or electronics).
- 5+ years of program management experience leading complex hardware or embedded systems initiatives.
- Strong technical breadth across hardware domains (mechanical, electrical, thermal, signal, and infrastructure systems) with the ability to dive into details.
- Proficiency in program management platforms such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Jira, or Confluence.
Compensation for the Hardware Engineering Program Manager includes:
- Salary range: $210,000-$250,000
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO
This job opens for applications on 06/26/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
Keywords: Hardware Engineering Program Manager, EPM, Data Center Infrastructure, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Networking Hardware, Program Management, Contract Manufacturing, Fiber, Servers, Smartsheet
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