Program Manager, Hardware Engineering Project Specialist

Palo Alto, CaliforniaPosted 28 days ago

Role Overview

Wing Assistant is hiring a Program Manager, Hardware Engineering Project Specialist. This is a contract hybrid role, based in Palo Alto, California. Part of Wing Assistant's Lifecycle hiring, posted 4 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Manager-level Lifecycle roles is $142k-$190k (based on 74 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

About Wing:

Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing’s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on two continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.

About the Role:

Wing is looking for a Program Manager, Hardware Engineering Project Specialist to join our Technical Program Management team. This role is hybrid based in Palo Alto, CA. The position seeks highly-motivated individuals who enjoy working in a highly dynamic team environment. The successful candidate brings deep knowledge of hardware development and manufacturing processes, vendor relations and working with Contract Manufacturers (CM). You have experience with Product Data Management/Product Lifecycle Management tools (e.g. Agile), with knowledge of hardware Bill of Materials (BOM) structures and change control concepts. We’re looking for people who are intrinsically driven to solve hard problems with stunningly simple solutions, move fast, and are highly adaptive.

What You’ll Do:

Travel to support hardware development builds and manage product labeling and build documentations
Manage the New Product Introduction (NPI) product build matrix (system configuration decoder), tracking material readiness, tracking engineering parallel paths and investigations, and product configurations
Lead a weekly build readiness meeting with the Contract Manufacturing team, and provide training to partners on related deliverables (how to read build matrix, allocation/shipment planning and applicable build matrix database training)
Manage system allocation database, provide allocation direction, track system delivery schedules, ensure timely distribution to all product groups, and update device tracking tool
Coordinate with product development and MechEng & EE engineering teams to ensure BOM readiness in Agile prior to builds
Manage NPI build asset tracking.
Be able to support either system, module or sustaining work as needed

What You’ll Need:

5+ years of program management experience in hardware development
5+ years experience in working with CMs/vendors, providing guidance and driving results within hardware development life-cycle
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex spreadsheets and coordinate across cross-functional teams and job functions
Excellent multitasking abilities, with the ability to effectively prioritize when working on multiple tasks/projects, coordinating priorities, and process/tool initiatives
Proven to be a strong leader with demonstrated project management and supply chain management skills
Excellent written and oral communication, analytical and interpersonal skills
Motivated, results driven and extremely detail oriented
Demonstrate leadership skills to help drive meetings and initiatives

The US base salary range for this full-time position is the salary range below + bonus + equity + benefits. Wing’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

Salary Range

$174,000—$185,000 USD

Wing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wing's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Employment at Wing is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Wing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

If you have a need that requires accommodation during the interview process due to a disability or special need, please let us know by completing our Candidate Accommodations Request Form.

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How do I apply for the Program Manager, Hardware Engineering Project Specialist position at Wing Assistant?

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Is the Program Manager, Hardware Engineering Project Specialist role at Wing Assistant remote or in-office?

This is a hybrid role based in Palo Alto, California. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.

What does a Program Manager, Hardware Engineering Project Specialist at Wing Assistant earn?

Wing Assistant has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Program Manager, Hardware Engineering Project Specialist role at Wing Assistant posted?

This role was posted on June 15, 2026 (28 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.