Technical Program Manager, Sensors

OpenAI
San Francisco
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 207,000 - 285,000 annuallyFunction: Program & Project Management (PMO)Skills: ["Cross-functional alignment","Program management","Decision-making","Risk management"]

Drive the development and integration of sensor systems for robotics by aligning requirements, engineering design, integration, validation, manufacturing, supply chain, and release processes. Own program cadences for reviews, BOM readiness, change management, approvals, and decision tracking. Plan and lead validation for functional, reliability, and NVH failure modes, while coordinating module integration across electrical, mechanical, and software interfaces.

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OpenAI
OpenAI
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Technical Program Manager, Sensors

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Job Summary

Drive the development and integration of sensor systems for robotics by aligning requirements, engineering design, integration, validation, manufacturing, supply chain, and release processes. Own program cadences for reviews, BOM readiness, change management, approvals, and decision tracking. Plan and lead validation for functional, reliability, and NVH failure modes, while coordinating module integration across electrical, mechanical, and software interfaces.
Location: San Francisco
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Program & Project Management (PMO)

Key Responsibilities

  • ā€¢Drive requirements alignment across engineering design, integration, testing, and validation for camera modules, LiDAR, IMUs, RADAR, proximity sensors, and audio components.
  • ā€¢Coordinate integration of electrical, mechanical, harnessing, and software interfaces with the full robotic system, managing timelines for PCBAs, enclosures, and build/test fixtures.
  • ā€¢Establish cadences for technical reviews, BOM readiness, change management, production releases, approvals, and decision tracking.
  • ā€¢Align harnesses, fasteners, assembly fixtures, test fixtures, and documentation so cross-functional teams can execute against a clear plan.
  • ā€¢Lead validation planning for functional, reliability, and NVH failure modes, including testing needs, schedules, and exit criteria.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 207,000 - 285,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • ā€¢Experience developing camera modules and sensors such as microphones/speakers, radar, and proximity sensing for mobile robots.
  • ā€¢Experience leading complex electromechanical hardware programs from requirements through manufacturing.
  • ā€¢Understanding of engineering development systems including version control, change management, technical reviews, approvals, and production releases.
  • ā€¢Ability to work effectively across engineering, test, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.
  • ā€¢Experience integrating sensor modules into robotic systems with clear timelines and milestones.
Experience:Robotics
Skills:Cross-functional alignmentProgram managementDecision-makingRisk management
Tech Stack:CADBOMChange managementVersion controlPCBAsCamera modulesLiDARIMUsRADARNVHTest fixturesConnectorsCables

Company Brief

OpenAI
Develops and deploys advanced generative AI models (including ChatGPT and DALLĀ·E) and AI infrastructure, providing APIs and consumer products to accelerate safe AGI for broad benefit.
Industry: AI & Machine Learning
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2015
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