Technical Program Manager - (ASIC Silicon Development)

Technical Program Manager – new position available, working for a cutting-edge start-up who are developing a new Silicon-Photonics based radar system.

*FOR THIS JOB, YOU MUST HAVE - experience of ASIC / FPGA IP, chip, SOC delivery projects, as you will be involved in technical discussions with ASIC design teams.

Must-have

• Degree in electrical engineering, physics, or a comparable technical discipline
• 5+ years of experience in technical program or project management of complex hardware (ASIC / FPGA based IP, Chip, SOC delivery projects) products, spanning multiple engineering disciplines
• Previous, proven tape-out experience
• Knowledge of Silicon
• Demonstrated ability to run programs involving custom silicon, RF/microwave hardware, or photonics — you can follow a technical design review and ask the right questions
• Experience managing external development partners and supply-chain programs (foundries, EMS, component suppliers, subcontractors), including long-lead-time planning
• Strong command of program management methods and tools, applied pragmatically rather than dogmatically
• Comfortable building structure in an environment where not everything is defined yet — you create clarity without waiting for it
• Excellent communication in English; able to translate between engineering detail and management-level status

Nice to have

• Experience in defense, aerospace, or security industry, including familiarity with government procurement and qualification processes
• Background in radar, sensing, or optical/photonic systems
• Experience in a venture-funded start-up or scale-up environment
• German language skills (helpful for German defense customers and authorities)
• Certifications such as PMP, IPMA, or comparable — valued, but practical track record matters more