Aeva

Tech / AI / Software

SoftwareEngineeringProgramManager

$132–179k mountain view, california, united states FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Software Engineering Program Manager at Aeva. Skills: build management, DFM principles, configuration management, root cause analysis, RFQ process, Atlassian tools. drive design, validation, process development, and production activities. Drive closure on technical issues and development roadblocks”

What You'll Achieve.

deliver high-quality products on-time; ensure company milestones stay on schedule; ensure projects meet top-level requirements and are delivered on time

Industry & Context.

Tech / AI / Software
Problems you'll solve

Drive closure on technical issues and development roadblocks; root cause analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years of experience with build management for complex HW products including management of DRP, build matrices, and build schedules, Familiarity with DFM principles, configuration management, and root cause analysis (FACA), Experience with the RFQ process for mechanical and electrical parts including basic quote negotiation skills, facilitation skills to lead efficient design requirements, status, and review meetings, Experience shipping complex projects within an aggressive timeline, Ability to rapidly adapt and work independently in a fast-moving startup environment, Experience with Atlassian tools (e. g. Confluence, JIRA)

Nice to Have

Experience with automotive supply chain

What You'll Do.

and production activities

Drive closure on technical issues and development roadblocks

Coordinate in-house and CM-led system integration and test activity

Manage system-level build schedule and coordination of module schedules

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with cross-functional project teams (including vendors/suppliers); coordinate release and delivery of products; coordinate module schedules

Communication Scope

Effectively communicate program risks/status regularly to key stakeholders; facilitation skills to lead efficient design requirements, status, and review meetings

Process & Methodology

build management for complex HW products, management of DRP, management of build matrices, management of build schedules, Experience shipping complex projects within an aggressive timeline, Manage system-level build schedule, coordination of module schedules

Full Job Description

## Description About us: Aeva’s mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving to industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, security, and beyond. Aeva is transforming autonomy with its groundbreaking sensing and perception technology that integrates all key LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip in a compact module. Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors uniquely detect instant velocity in addition to 3D position, allowing autonomous devices like vehicles and robots to make more intelligent and safe decisions.    Role Summary: We are looking for a candidate to join our System PM team. Target candidate has experience leading complex, technical development efforts including management of build/test activity and vendor relationships to deliver high-quality products on-time. Candidate will need to have a strong understanding of high-volume, manufacturing process flows with an ability to coordinate release and delivery of products to ensure company milestones stay on schedule.  ## What you'll be doing Work with cross-functional project teams (including vendors/suppliers) to drive design, validation, process development, and production activities Drive closure on technical issues and development roadblocks to ensure projects meet top-level requirements and are delivered on time Effectively communicate program risks/status regularly to key stakeholders Coordinate in-house and CM-led system integration and test activity Manage system-level build schedule and coordination of module schedules to align ## What you have 5+ years of experience with build management for complex HW products including management of DRP, build matrices, and build schedules Familiarity with DFM principles, configuration management, and root cause analysis (FACA) Experience with the RFQ process for mechanical and electrical parts including basic quote negotiation skills Strong facilitation skills to lead efficient design requirements, s

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