Project Engineer 4 - Quantum Photonics Modules

Join our fast-paced and passionate team as a Quantum Photonics Modules Project Engineer 4. As we scale, you will be instrumental in building our foundation from the ground up. This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a self-starter who thrives in a fluid startup environment. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies, work closely with leadership, and develop and implement engineering practices that support our mission and growth. Your key responsibilities are as follows:

• Build and maintain integrated project plans, phase-gate deliverables, and budgets; drive milestones to completion and escalate early when the critical path is at risk.
• Lead cross-functional teams spanning optical, mechanical, electrical, process, test, quality, and supply chain — largely without direct authority — aligning priorities and resolving competing constraints.
• Run design reviews, gate reviews, and technical problem-solving sessions; drive decisions to closure and document the rationale.
• Embed DfX — manufacturability, assembly, test, reliability, and cost — into design decisions from the concept phase forward.
• Drive design and process changes that improve first-pass yield, cycle time, and unit cost, and own the business case behind each.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships for critical photonic and optomechanical components; drive qualification, second-sourcing, and cost reduction.
• Track project progress, generate status reports, and communicate updates to management and stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project execution and module performance
• Report program status, metrics, and decisions to engineering leadership and executive stakeholders.