As part of our quickly growing team, you will own the on-time delivery of our mission-critical hardware and software that will significantly improve humanity's ability to rapidly and comprehensively understand our changing planet.
Responsibilities
- Define and communicate clear program structure, scope, and milestones
- Build and maintain schedules for projects and programs
- Drive coordination across teams to keep deliverables moving
- Identify resource needs and negotiate staffing with functional managers
- Surface risks early and propose practical mitigations
- Translate engineering roadmaps into concrete release items and execution plans
- Support planning for new efforts, including staffing, cost estimates, schedule assumptions, and resource utilization
- Help leadership make better prioritization and bid / no-bid decisions
Basic Qualifications
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- 3–5 years of experience supporting complex, high-stakes technical programs with a track record of delivering integrated hardware/software systems
- Demonstrated ability to learn new, highly technical concepts rapidly and independently in a fast-paced environment
- A high level of personal accountability and the "whatever it takes" attitude required to hit mission-critical deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to bridge the gap between deep-tech engineering details and executive-level strategy
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Hands-on experience in the design, development, integration, or test of electronic or mechanical hardware systems
- Experience with scripting (Python, SQL) or data visualization tools to automate program metrics and performance tracking
- Proven success in a high-growth, ambiguous, or "clean-sheet" hardware environment
- Familiarity or experience with the aerospace industry or exposure to development of safety-critical hardware systems
Compensation & Benefits
Our hiring and compensation strategy is simple: We offer competitive salaries and meaningful equity. We want everyone here to have real ownership in what we're building.
- Health & Wellness
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (including a fully employer-paid medical plan)
- Paid parental leave (12 weeks / 6 weeks)
- 19 paid vacation days, 10 sick days, 11 company holidays
- 401(k) with employer match (100% match up to 3%, 50% match up to 5%)
- Commuter expenses (parking & transit)
- Daily lunch stipend; Audible subscription; Claude Pro access; relocation support
- Hybrid work options & flexibility
We reserve the right to modify base pay and other compensation components. More details about our benefits are available to candidates during the hiring process.
Interview Process
We will conduct interviews via Google Meet, with the potential for an onsite visit to our office in Redwood City, CA. The typical interview process takes around 3 to 5 weeks.
Why Join Array
At Array Labs, deep technical expertise meets relentless impact. We prioritize curiosity over hierarchy and bold engineering over incremental gains. Our world-class team across hardware engineering, software, and aerospace works collaboratively to push boundaries.
Join industry-leading experts to build the future of radar and deliver unprecedented insights into the physical world.
Our Values:
- Build What Matters: Create technology that serves customers and advances humanity
- Innovate Together: Stay curious, collaborate openly, push boundaries as one team
- Employee Centric: Put our people first with a culture of trust, respect, and opportunity
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Array Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of merit, competence, and job qualifications without regard to gender, color, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.
Array Labs Palo Alto, California, USA Office
Palo Alto, CA, United States
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