Job Description – Technical Program Manager JETCOOL Technologies is seeking experienced technical program managers to support our R&D and early-stage product development programs by providing project leadership in product development.
Successful candidates will lead and work closely with a team of inter-disciplined engineers from understanding of customer requirements, to entire prototype/product development cycle, to deliver the prototype solution to the customer and validate the performance at customer application.
Strong preference will be given to those with a proven track record of thermal fluid system development and strong problem-solving skills.
JETCOOL Technologies is a fast-moving startup, and MIT-spinoff, producing game-changing cooling solutions for aerospace, electric vehicles, and data centers.
Join us to be part of some of today's fastest growing industries, while having a positive impact on society sustainability through innovative technologies.
Responsibilities Work with business and commercial leaders to fully understand customer requirements and translate into internal project plan including scope of work, objectives, deliverables, milestones, resource planning, scheduling, and cost estimate.Lead a cross-functional project team through the product and system development cycle from concept development, to prototyping and validation and work closely with engineering and manufacturing leaders to ensure on-time delivery of quality solutions to the customersLead communication and technical exchange with customers, build and cultivate customer relationshipsDevelop and own, initial product functional specs and ensure the final product meet or exceed the spec and customer expectationsLead technical problem solving and pull in cross functional team to provide innovative solutionsEngage with external vendors to procure parts and hardware, form partnerships for new capabilitiesActively manage product development stages and milestonesManage IP generation, protection and ensure product leadership during the development cycleEffectively document and communicate progress and results to leadership and to customersEnsure effective and efficient technology transfer to product engineering and manufacture teams for product launchBe intellectually curious, open to feedback and committed to ongoing professional development Qualifications Bachelor (or higher) of Science (B.S.
in mechanical or aerospace engineering) and 7+ years of work experience and 2+ years technical program/project management experienceExcellent first principles knowledge in mechanical engineering, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer and electrical engineeringTrack record of delivering complex technical solutions to customers with high quality and on scheduleStrong R&D project management skills and communication skillsStrong problem-solving and risk analysis skillsAbility to develop thermal fluids systemMust be able to lead customer interaction and relationship buildingAbility to balance and prioritize multiple simultaneous projectsAbility to lead/work independently and lead small teamsPrior experience in electronics or a hardware industry is preferredU.S.
Citizenship is required Physical Requirements: Sitting: 50%Standing: 50%Walking: 50%Visual: 100%Auditory: 100%Driving: 15%Lifting: 50% Bonus Points! 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineeringIndustry experience in fluid system, compute, or electric vehicle applicationsExperience in providing technical leadership in the framework of small engineering teamsSavvy with electronics systems and/or electronics packagingExperience with product development cycles involving environmental and reliability test campaignsComfortable in a fast-paced, technology startupIndustry experience in aerospace/defense, automotive, or data centers Why work at jetcool? At JETCOOL, we're producing game-changing cooling solutions for aerospace, electric vehicles, and data centers.
Be part of a small team playing an important role in some of today's fastest growing industries, while having a positive impact on climate change through technology.
Some other benefits of being part of our team:
Be an early employee, with a huge impact on the companySolve real thermal problems on the forefront of new technologyOpportunity to participate in Boston innovation events / communityDirect mentorship by the senior leadership teamFree snacks, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate!On-site gym/showers, ping pong.
and foosballLess than a 10-minute walk from commuter rail train stationFree parking is always available