Technical Program Manager
Substrate is addressing one of the most important technological problems facing the United States. At the intersection of advanced manufacturing and cutting-edge physics, we are developing technologies that will reshape the semiconductor industry and strengthen America's technological leadership. We are a team of world-class scientists, engineers, and technical experts building technology for the United States.
Summary
You will orchestrate complex technical programs from conception through delivery, coordinating work across autonomous scientists, engineers, and technical specialists. This role requires managing parallel workstreams where hardware development, R&D, manufacturing, and scientific validation all happen simultaneously with interdependent deliverables.
Responsibilities
Lead technical programs involving hardware components and scientific validation across multiple parallel workstreams
Manage program schedules, budgets, and resource allocation across multiple evolving projects
Track critical dependencies between R&D, hardware development, scientific validation, and manufacturing readiness
Work closely with scientists across disciplines to translate research into technical requirements
Partner with hardware engineering on component selection, design validation, and manufacturing readiness
Work with security experts to ensure teams and projects meets privacy and security requirements
Manage vendor relationships with component suppliers, manufacturers, and testing facilities
Execute risk assessment and mitigation strategies for technical and supply chain risks
Facilitate technical reviews and integration decisions across autonomous project contributors
Present program status, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership
Create and maintain technical program documentation while respecting contributor autonomy
Required Qualifications
6+ years technical program management experience, 3+ years at hardware or hardtech companies
Managed programs with 20+ person project contributors including engineers, scientists, and technical specialists
Experience coordinating parallel workstreams in flat, project or research based organizations
Direct experience with hardware product development lifecycle and scientific research translation
Supply chain management experience including component sourcing and manufacturing coordination
Experience coordinating autonomous technical contributors across multiple scientific and engineering domains
Managed program budgets and resource allocation across parallel project workstreams
Communication and organizational skills sufficient to collaborate with Substrate staff to understand requirements and deliver solutions that match advanced process needs
Preferred Qualifications
B.S. or higher degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline in the physical or engineering sciences
Salary Range
$150,000-$275,000 USD
Substrate is an equal opportunity employer. It provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Substrate will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the hiring process, please let your recruiter know.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.