Technical Product Planner – Quantum Systems

Act as the primary product and technical interface between commercial and government customers and internal engineering teams, translating contract objectives into actionable product plans.

Lead customer requirements gathering, validation, and change management throughout the lifecycle of government programs.

Drive product definition and roadmap alignment across hardware, firmware, software, and system architecture teams.

Define and maintain clear product requirements, milestones, and success criteria aligned with contractual deliverables and system‑level performance goals.

Work alongside product managers and product planners to create a cohesive product offering.

Coordinate technical communications, reviews, and deliverables for external stakeholders, ensuring accuracy, credibility, and consistency.

Partner with engineering and architecture leadership to sequence technical milestones, manage dependencies, and surface execution risks early.

Establish defensible benchmarking, KPIs, and evaluation frameworks aligned with customer expectations and program criteria.

Communicate program status, risks, and trade‑offs to executives and cross‑functional partners, enabling informed decision‑making.

Contribute to long‑term product strategy by connecting near‑term government program execution with Photonic’s broader platform vision.

Master’s degree in Physics, Mathematics, Optics, Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience; advanced degrees (e.g., PhD) are common within the team.

5+ years of relevant experience in product planning, systems engineering, technical program delivery, application engineering, or adjacent roles in deep‑tech or hardware–software environments.

Working knowledge of quantum technologies or closely related advanced technology domains (e.g., quantum computing, integrated photonics, semiconductor devices, cryogenic systems), sufficient to engage credibly with senior engineers and technical customers.