Technical Program Manager (Hardware)

TL;DR

Technical Program Manager (Hardware): Managing the end-to-end execution of a ruggedized marine power and sensing system from design freeze through production and global fielding with an accent on hardware lifecycles (EVT/DVT/PVT) and vendor management. Focus on driving the integrated master schedule, mitigating supply chain risks, and ensuring hardware compliance and manufacturability.

Location: Hybrid (Arlington, VA or Boston, MA) with an option for remote work

Salary: $180K – $230K + Equity

Company

hirify.global is building a comprehensive maritime intelligence platform using the SmartMast™ system to transform vessels into a distributed sensing network.

What you will do

• Own end-to-end planning and execution of hardware programs, including architecture freeze, EVT/DVT/PVT, production ramp, and field deployment.
• Build and maintain an integrated master schedule with dependency-mapped milestones across electrical, mechanical, firmware, and manufacturing tracks.
• Manage contract manufacturer engagement, builds, first-article inspections, and long-lead component procurement.
• Coordinate the compliance and certification roadmap, including EMC, IP ratings, and TAA sourcing constraints.
• Run the engineering change process (ECR/ECO) and plan new product introduction (NPI) and global field rollouts.
• Facilitate cross-functional cadence and serve as the primary point of contact for program status and decision timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of technical program management experience in hardware, robotics, or embedded systems.
• Proven track record managing at least one full EVT/DVT/PVT cycle into volume production.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and managing BOMs and supply chain risks.
• Working knowledge of hardware compliance and certification processes.
• Proficiency with Linear, Notion, and Gantt/scheduling tools.

Nice to have

• Background in maritime, aerospace, or defense.
• Experience with marine environmental standards such as IEC 60945, IACS UR E10, and IP66/67.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity options.
• Flexible working hours and remote work possibilities.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued education.
• Chance to work on innovative dual-use technology with global maritime impact.