Optical Program Manager & Systems Lead

Socket.dev; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Optikos is seeking a talented, enthusiastic engineer to join our team in Wakefield, MA as a program manager and technical contributor. You will lead development programs spanning concept, modeling, prototyping, and testing for optical, aerospace, medical, and consumer products.

The role requires a strong engineering background, experience managing multi-phase programs, and excellent communication with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Optical or Mechanical Engineering; Graduate degree preferred
• Certification in Project Management is preferred but not required
• Previous experience with managing programs or hardware development/builds is a must
• Experience with technical software relevant to an engineering background (CAD, Raytracing, PCB design, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development programs to produce new and novel products.
• Manage multi-phase development projects with diverse technical teams, using MS Project/Jira/ClickUp.
• Demonstrate ability to meet program milestones and cost targets.
• Travel: extremely limited travel for critical in-person meetings.

Skills

Engineering background

Program management

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Optical or Mechanical Engineering

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

MS Project

Jira

ClickUp

CAD

Raytracing

PCB design

Job description

Optikos is seeking a talented, enthusiastic engineer to join our team in Wakefield, MA as a program manager and technical contributor. You will lead development programs spanning concept, modeling, prototyping, and testing for optical, aerospace, medical, and consumer products.

The role requires a strong engineering background, experience managing multi-phase programs, and excellent communication with diverse teams.