Hardware Program Manager

Job Details:6+ Month Contract to possible direct hire if things are going well but not guaranteed.Location: Pleasanton, CA and might consider hybrid but prefers 5 days onsite.Pay Range: $70 - $95/hr on W2 + BenefitsMust be US Citizen or GC HolderNotes:They are working on a Lunar Program with their sensors.They need to have a Program Manager understand hardware and how to work with engineers to get a product ready for space for example harden all hardware so that it can withstand space.Must-have background:Aerospace/space program management with flight-hardware or space-systems exposureDemonstrated ability to flex across commercial aviation (e.g., Part 25 / certification environments) and defense programs — versatility across verticals.Experience driving programs through formal milestone reviews (PDR/CDR) and qualification campaigns.Responsibilities:Owning schedule, integration, and milestone execution for a complex hardware program.Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.