Staff Module Engineering Program Manager

Overview As Engineering Program Manager - Module, you orchestrate complex photonics and packaging projects from design to production. You will coordinate build/test activities, manage vendor relationships, and ensure milestones are met on a fast-moving startup timeline. You’ll drive schedule development, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration with suppliers to deliver high-quality modules. This role offers impact in advancing next-gen LiDAR sensing and accelerating product delivery. You will work closely with photonics teams to align technical goals with company mission. Compensation / BenefitsVery competitive compensation and meaningful stock grantsExceptional medical, dental, vision, and more benefitsUnlimited PTOPaid parental leave11 paid holidays annually ResponsibilitiesDirect design, validation, process development, and production activities with photonics and packaging teamsOversee development of fixtures and testers for design and manufacturingResolve technical issues and roadblocks to meet top-level requirements and timelinesDevelop and manage program schedules; communicate risks and status to stakeholdersServe as program interface for development activities with key suppliers Key requirementsExperience leading photonics, semiconductor laser diode, and/or transceiver development from design to productionExperience with silicon photonics tapeouts, wafer test, and module developmentFamiliarity with photonic and III-V fabrication processesStrong facilitation skills for design requirements, status, and reviewsUnderstanding of photonics module packaging development (active alignment, flip chip, wire-bonding)Knowledge of validation and production test flows from wafer to moduleExcellent communication and presentation skillsExperience shipping complex projects within aggressive timelinesExperience with scrum and agile framework to organize work across the organizationStartup environment adaptability; automotive supply chain experience and Atlassian tools/Smartsheets are a plusFacilitation and meeting leadershipExcellent communication and presentationIndependent, fast-moving startup mindsetPhotonic, semiconductor laser diode, and transceiver developmentSilicon photonics tapeouts, wafer test, module developmentPhotonic and III-V fabrication processes