Senior Technical Program Manager - HIL/Testers
zoox
Foster City, United States
November 03, 2025
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Foster City, CA
Manufacturing Operations – Advanced Hardware Manufacturing Operations /
Full-time /
On-site
We’re looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to join our Advanced Hardware Manufacturing Operations team. In this role, you’ll lead new product introductions for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and tester systems, ensuring production readiness and performance from prototype through scaled manufacturing. You’ll oversee production planning, resource allocation, material readiness, and coordination across design, engineering, testing, and manufacturing teams to deliver reliable, high-quality hardware systems.
In this role you will:
- Lead the end-to-end program for scaling Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and tester systems from prototype through production.
- Oversee HIL design coordination, NPI planning, and execution across multiple builds.
- Drive cross-functional alignment across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality to ensure production readiness.
- Manage build schedules, resource allocation, material availability, and capacity planning to meet delivery goals.
- Monitor program health, identifying risks and communicating status and key issues to leadership.
- Support design and supply chain teams by integrating testing milestones and first article approvals into production plans.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.
- 10+ years of experience across hardware design, new product introduction, and manufacturing.
- Hands-on experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems, servers, or custom test equipment.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, communicate, and drive cross-functional execution.
- Proficiency with program management tools and methodologies to deliver complex, high-impact initiatives.
- Ability to analyze and manage programs of broad technical scope; travel up to 10% required.
Bonus Qualifications
- Prior experience with data center products
$186,000 - $223,000 a year
Base Salary Range
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
Accommodations
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A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.