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Echodyne Corp

Principal Technical Program Manager

Kirkland, WA
Salary
$149,659 - $224,437
Level
Principal

Not stated in the posting: work type, visa.

Open. First seen 2 October 2026.

About the role

Echodyne Corp's standard text

Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points.

Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

Echodyne is seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager with experience in hardware and software product development to join our team working in a fast-paced environment developing high-performance commercial radar solutions.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Principal Technical Program Manager, you will have a critical role in Echodyne’s relentless pursuit of delivering industry best advanced radar solutions to our customers. You will lead cross functional teams to develop products that contribute to meeting Echodyne’s business growth objectives. The scope of this role includes development of a variety of hardware/software products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Deliver innovative products and solutions that exceed customer expectations and advance Echodyne’s core technology differentiation
  • Define, plan, and manage complex development programs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, systems engineers, radar scientists, manufacturing engineers and sourcing
  • Track and report program status and metrics
  • Drive continuous improvements in product development methodologies

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

  • Ability to identify solutions to challenging problems that optimize results for Echodyne and our customers
  • Ability to weigh risks and make clear decisions based on available information
  • Ability to lead engineering and research teams to achieve objectives
  • Experience leading hardware development programs
  • Experience leading development programs in collaboration with customers and partners
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DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
(Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills)

  • Experience leading embedded software and hardware development programs
  • Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools or software
  • Experience using project management tools, such as MS Project, MS Excel, and JIRA
  • Experience in Agile or hybrid waterfall-Agile software development methodologies
  • Strong communication and presentations skills
  • Building collaborative relationships both internally and externally

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, other technical degree, or equivalent work experience
  • 5 years or more in technical program management

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations. Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.

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WHAT WE OFFER

This is an exempt role.

The expected annual salary range for this role is

$149,659—$224,437 USD

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If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you!

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

  • RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
  • Generous Benefits:
  • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you
  • Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
  • Virtual Care – 98Point6
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
  • Travel Assistance Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
  • Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
  • 401(k) match
  • Pet Insurance
  • Prepaid Legal Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Paid Company Holidays
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All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.

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The team: Research and Development HIRES STEADILY

This role is one of 31 open in Research and Development. 9 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in July: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.

WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS

Python (14 of 31), Embedded Systems (9 of 31), Git (7 of 31), C++ (6 of 31), CI/CD (6 of 31), Linux (6 of 31), PCB Design (6 of 31)

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