Technical Program Manager - JetCool

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 customers
• Lead communication and technical exchange with customers, build and cultivate customer relationships
• Develop and own, initial product functional specs and ensure the final product meet or exceed the spec and customer expectations
• Lead technical problem solving and pull in cross functional team to provide innovative solutions
• Engage with external vendors to procure parts and hardware, form partnerships for new capabilities
• Actively manage product development stages and milestones
• Manage IP generation, protection and ensure product leadership during the development cycle
• Effectively document and communicate progress and results to leadership and to customers
• Ensure effective and efficient technology transfer to product engineering and manufacture teams for product launch
• Be 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 experience
• Excellent first principles knowledge in mechanical engineering, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer and electrical engineering
• Track record of delivering complex technical solutions to customers with high quality and on schedule
• Strong R&D project management skills and communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and risk analysis skills
• Ability to develop thermal fluids system
• Must be able to lead customer interaction and relationship building
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple simultaneous projects
• Ability to lead/work independently and lead small teams
• Prior experience in electronics or a hardware industry is preferred
• U.S. Citizenship is required

Physical Requirements:

Sitting: 50%

Standing: 50%

Walking: 50%

Visual: 100%

Auditory: 100%

Driving: 15%

Lifting: 50%