Heron Power

Power Electronics

TechnicalProgramManager-PowerElectronics

$150–200k Scotts Valley, United States FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Technical Program Manager - Power Electronics at Heron Power. Skills: Technical Program Management, Power Electronics, Firmware/Software, Systems Integration. Own technical execution of product roadmap. Translate architectural intent into executable plans”

Industry & Context.

Power Electronics
Problems you'll solve

Solving difficult problems; Challenge assumptions; Surface real risks; Mitigate risks

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years leading complex, multidisciplinary engineering programs, technical foundation in power electronics systems, Demonstrated ability to work deeply with firmware/software teams, Experience driving programs from concept through validation and manufacturing launch, grasp of DFM principles, Proven ability to distill complex technical programs into clear risks, decisions, and priorities, Comfortable operating in a fast-moving startup environment

Nice to Have

Hands-on experience designing, validating, or debugging inverters, rectifiers, or other high-power conversion systems, Experience with power electronics simulation and modeling tools (PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink), Familiarity with embedded firmware development for power electronics or control systems, Proficiency with BOM ownership, PLM systems, change management, and NPI processes, Experience with UL / IEC compliance for power conversion equipment, Familiarity with Enovia PLM, CATIA, or similar tools, Proficiency with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) or similar technical program management platforms

What You'll Do.

Own technical execution of product roadmap

Translate architectural intent into executable plans

Surface technical risks early

Ensure tight coordination and execution

Understand converter architectures

Drive meaningful technical conversations

Help teams converge on sound decisions

Build execution model

Drive end-to-end technical execution

Translate system-level goals into milestones

Drive deep coordination between teams

Lead program planning and execution

Define product requirements

Facilitate technical design reviews

Own engineering BOM strategy

Establish and track DFMEA-driven risk management

Proactively surface technical and execution risks

Increase engineering velocity

Reduce ambiguity at interfaces

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work directly with power electronics, firmware/software, systems integration, test, and reliability teams; Drive deep coordination between power electronics, firmware/software, and systems integration teams; Partner with technical leads; Influence across engineering, operations, and leadership teams

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills; Ability to influence

Process & Methodology

Program leadership, Program planning, Execution, Milestones, Critical-path ownership, Decision gates, Risk management, Technical program management platforms

Full Job Description

WHAT TO EXPECT Heron Power is a startup company building cutting-edge power electronics for the 21st-century grid. We aim to debottleneck the growth of electricity generation and consumption with scalable, innovative, and less costly hardware solutions, accelerating the electrification of everything. Our first focus goal is to build better converters (inverters & rectifiers) to connect large-scale renewables, storage, and loads to the grid. Heron Power’s leadership team is made up of seasoned veterans who have designed and shipped gigawatts of power conversion products over the past decade. We understand that no one individual knows everything. We will all learn a lot together and from each other. We strive to build a collaborative, enriching environment conducive to personal, technical, and career growth. You can expect to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, driven by first principles engineering, solving difficult problems.   JOB OVERVIEW As Technical Program Manager for Heron Power’s next-generation power conversion platform, you will own the technical execution of the product roadmap from architecture through manufacturing launch. This role is intentionally hands-on and technically deep. You will work directly with power electronics, firmware/software, systems integration, test, and reliability teams to translate architectural intent into executable plans, surface technical risks early, and ensure tight coordination and execution. You are not just tracking schedules — you are expected to understand converter architectures, firmware control strategies, system-level tradeoffs, and validation requirements well enough to drive meaningful technical conversations, challenge assumptions, and help teams converge on sound decisions. This is a high-visibility role with real ownership, where you will help build Heron Power’s execution model and “no surprises” culture from the ground up. How You Will Contribute - Own and drive the end-to-end technical execution

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