# Principal Hardware NPI Program Manager at Astera Labs

- Company: Astera Labs
- What the company does: Astera Labs: Purpose-Built Connectivity for Rack-Scale AI.
- Company website: https://www.asteralabs.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: San Jose, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-05
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/asteralabs/jobs/4736480005?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/astera-labs-principal-hardware-npi-program-manager/

## About the role

Astera Labs is seeking a Principal Engineering, Hardware NPI Program Manager to lead complex hardware programs from design release through productization, validation, customer readiness, and launch. This highly visible role combines technical NPI expertise with cross-functional program leadership to deliver purpose-built connectivity solutions for rack-scale AI infrastructure. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, operations, or a related field, equivalent practical experience may be considered
- 8–12 years of experience in hardware NPI, technical program management, manufacturing engineering, product operations, or a related field
- Experience guiding hardware products or builds through development, validation, manufacturing, or launch
- Working knowledge of hardware development, PCB/PCBA manufacturing, bills of materials, engineering changes, supplier coordination, and manufacturing release
- Demonstrated ability to manage integrated schedules, milestones, risks, action items, budgets, and cross-functional dependencies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence teams without direct authority and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

Tags: Program Management

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/astera-labs-principal-hardware-npi-program-manager/