Own end-to-end execution of the functional safety program across a complex, multi-vendor ecosystem.
Drive integrated planning, delivery tracking, and alignment across internal teams and external partners.
Establish execution frameworks spanning safety requirements, V&V activities, interface definitions, safety analyses, and certification milestones.
Define and manage the critical path toward system safety goals and certification.
Act as the central coordination point across hardware, software, systems engineering, compliance, validation, vendors, and certification bodies.
Enable structured collaboration, decision-making, and cross-functional program alignment.
Identify risks, resourcing gaps, and dependencies; drive mitigation strategies.
Introduce scalable processes, governance, and operational rigor to improve predictability and execution maturity.

Proven experience as a Technical Program Manager delivering complex hardware or safety-critical systems.
Familiarity with functional safety standards and certification processes in AV/Robotics.
Experience managing multi-vendor engineering programs with significant cross-functional dependencies.
Strong ability to operate in ambiguous or greenfield environments and build structures where none exists.
Excellent communication, stakeholder alignment, and execution leadership skills.

401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match.
Equity: Company stock options.
Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees.
Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment.
Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Time Off: Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown.
Time Off: Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually.
On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations.
Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs.
Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements.
Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs.
Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles.

Staff Technical Program Manager, Functional Safety

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