Job Title: Technical Program Manager II – Hardware (AR Wearables)
Duration: 12 months
Location: Bay Area, CA (Remote)
 

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JOB SUMMARY

Supports a hardware engineering business group at Client focused on developing next-generation AR wearable devices. This role partners closely with electrical engineers and cross-functional teams to drive end-to-end execution of PCB and flexible circuit development, managing schedules, risks, and vendor deliverables in a fast-paced, highly technical environment. The ideal candidate is engineering-focused, proactive, and comfortable working across time zones with APAC suppliers.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own design releases for flexible circuits and multi-layer boards (MLBs) from early design through production.

• Drive end-to-end PCB fabrication, including schematics, layouts, form development, and vendor approvals.

• Manage SMT and FATP builds, optimizing for schedule adherence, quality, and yield.

• Partner with electrical engineers and cross-functional teams to support design for manufacturability (DFM).

• Track development schedules, gather feedback, identify risks, and proactively drive mitigation plans.

• Engage directly with APAC contract manufacturers, including flex vendors, to ensure supplier readiness and execution.

• Communicate status, risks, and timelines clearly to stakeholders; adjust working hours as needed to support APAC collaboration.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field preferred, but not required.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical design, PCB development, or related hardware engineering roles.

• Experience in wearables or consumer electronics strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

• PCBAs, flexible circuits, and multi-layer board development

• SMT and FATP build management

• Vendor management with APAC manufacturers

• PCB layout, schematics, and fabrication processes

• Design for manufacturability (DFM)

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PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate risks.

• Effective communication with engineers, suppliers, and cross-functional partners.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex schedules simultaneously.

• Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-changing product development environments.

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and accountable for deliverables end-to-end.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 71.05/hr.