Remote Technical Design Manager Jobs
Remote Technical Design Manager jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors like consumer electronics, automotive, apparel, and industrial products at remote-first firms and distributed product teams, from mid-level manager roles to director-track positions overseeing global design functions. Employers hiring remotely right now include ATG, Olsson, and Siemens. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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What Your Job Will Be Like
As an ECAD PCB Design Intern, you will assist in the design, development, and analysis of rigid and rigid-flex PCBs and flex cables.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
- Create and revise low to mid complexity PCB designs including schematic capture, board geometry confirmation, placement/layout, stackup, and design definition
- Perform prescribed design for manufacturing analysis (DFMA) (e.g. netlist analysis) on low to mid complexity PCBs; confirm revisions with portfolio lead or project engineer based on results
- Follow the ECAD configuration management standards for PCB definition (Siemens EDM, Windchill)
- Solve problems utilizing electrical engineering principles, methodologies and approaches
- May also include support to the ECAD Library team creating passive and active PCB library parts per commercial product specifications including symbols, cells (aka footprints, pads), padstacks, part metadata, and 3D models.
- Support may also include support to the ECAD Software Assett Management Team, such as assisting in creating job aids for PCB design processes, library data improvements, some script writing, and evaluating new or existing pcb design software or related software. ¿
Salary Range
At Sandia, we value the important work done by our interns and its contribution to National Security. Because of this, our interns earn competitive pay rates. Our pay structure is based on earned credit hours, classification, and degree level. Your pay rate will be determined during the hire process and included in your offer package. You can view the Intern Pay Rate chart here.
Qualifications We Require
You bring the confidence and skills to be eligible for the job by meeting these minimum requirements:
- Currently attending and enrolled full time in a related accredited undergraduate program
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
- Ability to work up to 25 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer
- Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship
Note: If you have not earned a HS diploma or equivalent, please apply to a high school intern position.
Qualifications We Desire
- Familiar with the basics of pcb design and manufacturing
- Familiar with electrical computer aided design (CAD) software for designing PCBs, such as Siemens Xpedition, Altium, Cadence, KiCAD, or AutoCAD
- Familiar with configuration management software such as Windchill, Oracle, SQL
- Ability to build and manage effective working relationships with fellow staff and customers in an online working environment
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, multitask, and prioritize projects
- Ability to obtain a DOE Q level security clearance
Posting Duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
About Our Team
The Electrical Design Group is responsible for providing knowledgeable and capable resources to develop and create PCB and flex cable product definition in support of our nation's security programs. We partner with engineering teams across the lab to produce innovative solutions. We communicate PCB and flex cable design options and recommended approaches to product development teams, stakeholders, and manufacturing partners. The department's primary capabilities include schematic capture and physical layout of PCBs and flex cables, interacting with vendors to procure quick turn prototype circuit boards, and design for manufacturing (DFM) and signal integrity analysis of PCB designs. We provide a positive and inclusive work environment where staff can master new skills, deliver optimal value, and achieve their career goals.
About Sandia
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
- Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
- Extraordinary co-workers
- Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
- Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
- Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
- These benefits vary by job classification.
Security Clearance
Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
EEO
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs
If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.
What Your Job Will Be Like
As an ECAD PCB Design Intern, you will assist in the design, development, and analysis of rigid and rigid-flex PCBs and flex cables.
On any given day, you may be called on to:
- Create and revise low to mid complexity PCB designs including schematic capture, board geometry confirmation, placement/layout, stackup, and design definition
- Perform prescribed design for manufacturing analysis (DFMA) (e.g. netlist analysis) on low to mid complexity PCBs; confirm revisions with portfolio lead or project engineer based on results
- Follow the ECAD configuration management standards for PCB definition (Siemens EDM, Windchill)
- Solve problems utilizing electrical engineering principles, methodologies and approaches
- May also include support to the ECAD Library team creating passive and active PCB library parts per commercial product specifications including symbols, cells (aka footprints, pads), padstacks, part metadata, and 3D models.
- Support may also include support to the ECAD Software Assett Management Team, such as assisting in creating job aids for PCB design processes, library data improvements, some script writing, and evaluating new or existing pcb design software or related software. ¿
Salary Range
At Sandia, we value the important work done by our interns and its contribution to National Security. Because of this, our interns earn competitive pay rates. Our pay structure is based on earned credit hours, classification, and degree level. Your pay rate will be determined during the hire process and included in your offer package. You can view the Intern Pay Rate chart here.
Qualifications We Require
You bring the confidence and skills to be eligible for the job by meeting these minimum requirements:
- Currently attending and enrolled full time in a related accredited undergraduate program
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
- Ability to work up to 25 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer
- Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship
Note: If you have not earned a HS diploma or equivalent, please apply to a high school intern position.
Qualifications We Desire
- Familiar with the basics of pcb design and manufacturing
- Familiar with electrical computer aided design (CAD) software for designing PCBs, such as Siemens Xpedition, Altium, Cadence, KiCAD, or AutoCAD
- Familiar with configuration management software such as Windchill, Oracle, SQL
- Ability to build and manage effective working relationships with fellow staff and customers in an online working environment
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, multitask, and prioritize projects
- Ability to obtain a DOE Q level security clearance
Posting Duration
This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
About Our Team
The Electrical Design Group is responsible for providing knowledgeable and capable resources to develop and create PCB and flex cable product definition in support of our nation's security programs. We partner with engineering teams across the lab to produce innovative solutions. We communicate PCB and flex cable design options and recommended approaches to product development teams, stakeholders, and manufacturing partners. The department's primary capabilities include schematic capture and physical layout of PCBs and flex cables, interacting with vendors to procure quick turn prototype circuit boards, and design for manufacturing (DFM) and signal integrity analysis of PCB designs. We provide a positive and inclusive work environment where staff can master new skills, deliver optimal value, and achieve their career goals.
About Sandia
Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
- Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
- Extraordinary co-workers
- Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
- Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
- Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*
World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov
- These benefits vary by job classification.
Security Clearance
Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.
Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.
EEO
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs
If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.
If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote technical design manager jobs.
- 5 or more years of experience in technical design or engineering design roles
- Proficiency in CAD or design tools such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar software
- Experience leading and managing cross-functional design or engineering teams
- Strong knowledge of design for manufacturability and product development lifecycle
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial design, or a related technical field
- Familiarity with design quality standards, compliance requirements, and documentation processes
Tips for Your Remote Technical Design Manager Job Search
Show async design leadership in your portfolio
Remote employers screen for candidates who can lead technical design decisions without real-time check-ins. Document how you communicated design rationale, resolved cross-functional conflicts, and kept projects moving using written briefs, annotated specs, and recorded reviews rather than whiteboard sessions.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote technical design manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sifting through postings mixed with on-site work.
Demonstrate proficiency in remote design collaboration tools
Remote technical design manager roles require fluency in tools like Figma, Jira, Confluence, and PLM platforms your team uses to review specs and track changes asynchronously. Name the specific tools you've used to manage design reviews and version control in distributed environments.
Target remote-first companies with distributed product teams
Companies built around remote work from the start have established workflows for managing technical design remotely. Focus your search on remote-first consumer electronics, apparel, and software-hardware firms where distributed design management is a core competency, not an experiment.
Remote Technical Design Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote technical design manager job?
Remote technical design manager roles go to candidates who can demonstrate strong async communication, independent judgment, and cross-functional coordination without in-person oversight. Remote-first product companies and distributed hardware or apparel teams are the most active hirers. Showing a portfolio of technical design projects you led from brief to production, plus experience managing engineers or designers across time zones, gives you a clear edge over equally qualified in-office candidates.
Which companies hire remote technical design managers?
Remote technical design manager roles are posted by ATG, Olsson, and Siemens and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first product companies, distributed manufacturing or apparel brands, and enterprise software firms with hardware or design systems teams spread across multiple locations.
Can you get a remote technical design manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level technical design manager roles are uncommon because managing distributed teams requires early self-direction that most employers want to see proven first. Your best path is to build a portfolio of technical design work, contribute to open-source hardware or design systems projects, and target smaller remote-first startups where management scope is narrow and mentorship is built into the role structure.
Do you need a degree for remote technical design manager jobs?
Not always. Remote employers in technical design care more about demonstrated ability to lead technical design processes, manage cross-functional teams, and deliver production-ready work than about a specific credential. A strong portfolio, engineering or design certifications, and a history of shipping products from concept through manufacturing will carry more weight than a degree at many remote-first companies.
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