Principal Product Engineering Program Manager
Core
Leads cross-functional engineering development programs for photonics hardware systems, managing scope, schedule, and budget while unblocking teams and partnering with supply chain.
Role type
Principal Product Engineering Program Manager (Hardware/Photonics)
Builds
Photonics hardware systems (mechanical, electrical, module, photonics, software, firmware)
Domain
Hardware engineering / Photonics / Quantum technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hardware project engineering leadership, Cross-functional program management, Supply chain coordination, Risk identification and mitigation, Technical problem-solving, Process development and execution
Preferred skills
Startup environment experience, Third-party contract manufacturer management
Technologies
Photonics systems, Mechanical systems, Electrical systems, Software, Firmware
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional engineering development programs spanning mechanical, electrical, module, photonics systems, software, and firmware teams; Maintain scope, schedule, and budget for photonics hardware development; Identify risks and unblock engineering teams; Partner with supply chain to track long-lead items and vendor commitments; Manage matrixed technical team and vendors through bottlenecks and changes; Provide technical and logistical leadership for project execution and milestone defense.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC
