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Technical Program Manager, Electrical

Sesame· Hardware
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Bellevue, San Francisco$0Full-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Electrical TPM owning the program plan for a complex sensing and computing system integrated into a wearable form factor, coordinating architecture through EVT/DVT/PVT with Electrical, Silicon, Firmware, Manufacturing teams and contract manufacturers.

Responsibilities

  • Own the electrical program schedule from architecture through EVT, DVT and PVT, including board and flex design releases, bring-up milestones and validation exit criteria.
  • Drive cross-functional execution across Electrical, Silicon, Firmware, Product Design and Manufacturing. Communicate status, risks and decisions clearly to engineers and executives.
  • Program-manage the sensing subsystems: sensor selection, tuning and calibration plans, firmware integration, and factory test, including their interaction with enclosure materials and industrial design.
  • Track DOEs from concept through POR selection
  • Manage board, flex and component suppliers: quotes, POs, demand quantities, delivery schedules, customs and consigned material.
  • Plan electrical materials and build matrices for prototype builds; coordinate SMT and system builds across multiple vendors and factory sites.
  • Run failure analysis triage for electrical issues: every issue has an owner, a due date and a path to closure; the burndown is reviewed regularly.
  • Maintain the electrical section of the program's master issues list and weekly status, aligned with area leads.
  • Track long-lead and end-of-life component risk, and drive mitigation before it affects a build.
  • Travel to contract manufacturer and supplier sites for builds and bring-up as needed.

Qualifications

  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in hardware program management or electrical design of consumer electronics, with at least 2 years managing programs.
  • Hands-on experience releasing PCBs and flex circuits and taking them through prototype builds (EVT/DVT/PVT or equivalent).
  • Working knowledge of sensor integration, power and battery systems, and board-level bring-up and debug.
  • Direct experience managing PCB, SMT and component suppliers, including quotes, POs and delivery schedules.
  • Experience running failure analysis and issue tracking across engineering teams.
  • Strong written communication; able to run a program with clear plans, decision logs and status updates.
  • Ability to travel internationally, up to 25%.

Skills

Required:Electrical program managementPCB/Flex design releaseSupplier and vendor managementFailure analysis and issue trackingCross-functional leadership

Benefits

  • 401 (k) max employer match: 3.5% of compensation
  • 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental benefits for you and your dependents
  • Unlimited PTO and sick time
  • Flexible spending account with employer matching up to $1,650/year (medical FSA)
  • Guardian Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Opportunity to share in the company's success with competitive stock options
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Sesame

Bringing the computer to life

We believe in a future where computers are lifelike. Where they can see, hear, and collaborate with us – as we do with each other. With this vision, we're designing a new kind of computer.

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