Technical Program Manager, Hardware

Gatik, the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is revolutionizing the B2B supply chain with its autonomous transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS) solution and prioritizing safe, consistent deliveries while streamlining freight movement by reducing congestion. The company focuses on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 retailers and in 2021 launched the world’s first fully driverless commercial transportation service with Walmart. Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation.

The company's proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier™, is custom-built to transport freight safely and efficiently between pick-up and drop-off locations on the middle mile. With robust capabilities in both highway and urban environments, Gatik Carrier™ serves as an all-encompassing solution that integrates advanced software and hardware powering the fleet, facilitating effortless integration into customers' logistics operations.

About the Role

Gatik is looking for a driven and strategic Technical Program Manager - Hardware to own end-to-end program execution for vehicle readiness from concept to production. In this role, you will oversee vehicle hardware integration, supplier ramp planning and line qualification with manufacturing partners like Magna, and cross-functional alignment across development milestones. Reporting to the Director of Technical Program Management, you will partner closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Verification & Validation (V&V) to deliver fully autonomous-ready vehicles to our commercial operations. You will be instrumental in maintaining strict quality, safety, and performance standards while driving predictable vehicle delivery schedules.
This role is hybrid in our Santa Clara, CA office.

What You'll Do

• Own end-to-end vehicle readiness program execution, tracking programs from initial chassis procurement through box fitting, Magna AV kit integration, and final V&V sign-off.
• Coordinate bring-up procedures, assembly integrations, and end-of-line testing protocols with internal engineering teams and external manufacturing partners (Magna).
• Manage critical program dependencies, supplier ramp planning, and line qualification milestones to ensure on-time delivery of autonomous truck fleets.
• Proactively identify, track, and mitigate program risks related to component lead times, parts costs, schedule delays, hardware performance, and quality issues.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication and executive status reporting across Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, V&V, and Commercial Operations.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of hands-on program management experience driving complex hardware development cycles and long-lead item programs.
• Proven track record in the automotive, autonomous vehicle (AV), or commercial transportation sector managing vehicle-level hardware integration.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical teams.
• Demonstrated ability to break down complex high-level goals into clear deliverables, dependency trackers, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Educational background in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Ability to travel up to 25% to manufacturing sites and vehicle integration facilities.

Salary Range: $170,000-220,000

More about Gatik

Founded in 2017 by experts in autonomous vehicle technology, Gatik has rapidly expanded its presence to Mountain View, Dallas-Fort Worth, Arkansas, and Toronto. As the first and only company to achieve fully driverless middle-mile commercial deliveries, Gatik holds a unique and defensible position in the AV industry, with a clear trajectory toward sustainable growth and profitability.

We have delivered complete, proprietary AV technology - an integration of software and hardware - to enable earlier successes for our clients in constrained Level 4 autonomy.  By choosing the middle mile – with defined point-to-point delivery, we have simplified some of the more complex AV challenges, enabling us to achieve full autonomy ahead of competitors. Given extensive knowledge of Gatik’s well-defined, fixed route ODDs and hybrid architecture, we are able to hyper-optimize our models with exponentially less data, establish gate-keeping mechanisms to maintain explainability, and ensure continued safety of the system for unmanned operations.

Visit us at Gatik for more company information and Careers at Gatik for more open roles.

Notable News

• Forbes: Forget robotaxis. Upstart Gatik sees middle-mile deliveries as the path to profitable AVs
• Tech Brew: Gatik AI exec unpacks the regulations that could shape the AV industry
• Business Wire: Gatik Paves the Way for Safe Driverless Operations (‘Freight-Only’) at Scale with Industry-First Third-Party Safety Assessment Framework
• Auto Futures: Autonomous Trucking Group Gatik Secures Investment From NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS
• Automotive News: Gatik foresees hundreds of self-driving trucks on road soon, and that's just the beginning
• Forbes: Isuzu And Gatik Go All In To Scale Up Driverless Freight Services
• Bloomberg: Autonomous Vehicle Startup Takes Off by Picking Off Easier Routes
• Reuters: Driverless vehicles on limited routes bump along despite US robotaxi scrutiny

Taking Care of Our Team

At Gatik, we connect people of extraordinary talent and experience to an opportunity to create a more resilient supply chain and contribute to our environment’s sustainability. We are diverse in our backgrounds and perspectives yet united by a bold vision and shared commitment to our values. Our culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, respect and agility.

We at Gatik strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they have opportunities to succeed and grow because we know that together we can do great things. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.