Hardware Operations Program Manager
Applied Intuition · Sunnyvale
Roboticsonsitesenior$180k–$220k
At a glance
Highlights
- Own manufacturing execution from prototype builds to commercial launch readiness.
- Drive end-to-end NPI execution across CMs and internal engineering teams.
- Lead factory line bring-ups and yield tracking domestically and internationally.
Ideal candidate
Hardware operator who thrives bridging fast iteration with mission-critical rigor. You love owning factory floors, solving yield issues, and shipping rugged physical products to the field.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain Management
- 5+ years of experience in hardware operations, manufacturing engineering, or technical program management
- Proven track record delivering products in Consumer Electronics or Complex Physical Industry (Automotive, Trucking, Defense, Construction, Mining, Agricultural Robotics)
- Direct experience with hardware validation lifecycles (EVT/DVT/PVT), high-reliability PCBA, and system-level integration
- remote policy
- In-office 5 days a week with occasional flexibility
Lab profile
About Applied Intuition
Builds simulation, vehicle OS, and autonomy infrastructure for automotive, defense, and heavy industries.
What they build
- Autonomy software stacks
- Vehicle operating systems
- Simulation and validation tooling
Known for
- Trusted by 18 of top 20 global automakers
- Expertise across automotive, defense, trucking, mining and agriculture
- Full-stack coverage from tooling to OS to autonomy
Key facts
- Founded in 2017
- Headquartered in Silicon Valley
- Valued at $15 billion
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