Technical Product Planner – Quantum Systems

Photonic Inc.; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 140,800 - 193,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits including health and dental

Relocation assistance for global talent

Job summary

Photonic Inc. is seeking a Technical Product Planner for Quantum Systems in British Columbia. This role is pivotal in integrating customer requirements with engineering efforts, ensuring clear product plans for government-related projects. Candidates should bring strong experience in product planning and quantum technologies, fostering communication between teams and stakeholders.

The position offers a dynamic environment to work with innovations in quantum computing and is supported by an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in product planning or related roles.
• Working knowledge of quantum technologies or advanced technology domains.
• Excellent communication skills with various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary product and technical interface between customers and engineering teams.
• Lead customer requirements gathering and change management.
• Drive product definition and roadmap alignment across teams.
• Communicate program status and risks to executives.

Skills

Product planning

Systems engineering

Quantum technologies

Customer communication

Technical program delivery

Education

Master’s degree in relevant fields

Job description

Technical Product Planner – Quantum Systems

Department: Product Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: British Columbia, Canada

Compensation: The base annual salary range for this full‑time role is $140,800 to $193,600 CAD. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target range for new‑hire base salary across all Canadian locations. Actual compensation may vary outside of this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications, relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, and business needs. Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package. Full‑time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Description

Technical Product Planners at Photonic play a critical role at the intersection of customer commitments, product management, and engineering. This role serves as the primary interface between our government customers and our internal engineering, architecture, and research teams—ensuring that complex technical programs are translated into clear, credible, and deliverable product plans. In this role, you will operate at the intersection of full‑stack quantum product development, hardware and software engineering, systems benchmarking, and high‑stakes customer engagement. Working in product management interpreting requirements between engineering teams and government stakeholders, you will own the articulation of customer requirements and product intent, guide delivery strategy, and ensure technical execution is rigorously evaluated, de‑risked, and aligned with contractual obligations, system‑level performance goals, and Photonic’s long‑term platform strategy. This role offers the opportunity to leverage deep technical understanding to help shape how Photonic’s spin‑qubit technology moves from breakthrough research into credible, contract‑aligned real‑world delivery.

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO

• 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.

WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM

• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to reason at the system level—connecting component‑level performance, technical trade‑offs, and integration challenges to product outcomes and delivery plans.
• Experience translating complex technical progress into clear product requirements, milestones, and customer‑facing deliverables.
• Ability to critically evaluate technical claims, customer requirements, and benchmarking or validation approaches without needing to be the deepest domain expert in the room.
• Strong cross‑functional experience working effectively across engineering, research, architecture, and product teams in fast‑paced, multi‑disciplinary environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with technical, executive, and customer audiences.
• Experience working with external customers in milestone‑driven or contract‑based settings; experience with government or regulated environments in Canada and/or the US is strongly preferred.

An exceptional candidate will bring:

• Direct, hands‑on experience with quantum computing platforms, integrated photonics, or advanced semiconductor systems (including spin‑qubit, photonic, or cryogenic technologies).
• Prior exposure to system benchmarking, performance validation, or technology readiness frameworks in hardware‑centric programs.
• Experience supporting or presenting in high‑stakes technical reviews with government program offices or senior executive stakeholders.

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US

• Work closely with some of the brightest innovators in quantum technologies to drive breakthroughs that redefine computing.
• Enjoy a fast‑paced and fun environment where you can try new things while solving innovative challenges every day.
• Inclusive company culture that values collaboration.
• Regular social events and fun activities keep our global team connected.
• Competitive compensation package including base salary, stock options, and relocation assistance for global talent.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, life, long‑term disability, an employee assistance program, parental leave top‑ups, and a flexible spending account.

EEO Statement

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences, knowing that these very differences inspire innovation and build better teams. If there are any accommodations our team can make throughout our hiring process, please let us know.