Staff Technical Program & Manufacturing Engineer, Display Systems
Core
Lead development and supplier engagement for advanced AR/VR optical systems, managing production quality and delivery in a defense context.
Role type
Staff Technical Program & Manufacturing Engineer (Optical Systems)
Builds
AR/VR optical systems, display modules, and related hardware components for military applications
Domain
Defense technology, optical engineering, manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Technical program management, manufacturing process development, supplier contract management, NPI processes, BOM and ECO management, risk mitigation, cross-functional leadership, optics and optical manufacturing fluency, hardware schedule ownership
Preferred skills
MS in engineering or MBA, experience with head-worn displays or camera modules, knowledge of injection molding/lamination/CNC/coating/active alignment, capacity modeling, PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification, new production line setup
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead supplier engagements and manage timelines for optical system production, execute build events and BOM reviews, resolve technical issues and guide design convergence, align cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations, identify and mitigate program risks, implement process improvements for efficiency
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic supplier leadership