VP Manufacturing — Airborne Quantum Hardware

Ainabl; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 280,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation with equity

Full benefits

Job summary

A leading quantum networking company is seeking a Director/VP of Manufacturing to lead the scaling of airborne quantum-secure networking systems. This role involves building a manufacturing facility, overseeing production planning, and managing a team of engineers. Ideal candidates will have over 15 years of experience in precision hardware manufacturing, particularly within AS9100 environments, and the ability to secure TS/SCI clearance. Competitive compensation is included.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in precision electro-optical or quantum hardware manufacturing.
• Experience in TRL transition from early stages to rate production.
• Command of AS9100/DO-160/MIL-STD environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the hardware integration and test facility.
• Own production planning and cost reduction.
• Hire and mentor a large manufacturing organization.

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing operations

Experience with quantum hardware manufacturing

FAR/DFARS compliance

Production planning

Quality systems management

Job description

A leading quantum networking company is seeking a Director/VP of Manufacturing to lead the scaling of airborne quantum-secure networking systems. This role involves building a manufacturing facility, overseeing production planning, and managing a team of engineers. Ideal candidates will have over 15 years of experience in precision hardware manufacturing, particularly within AS9100 environments, and the ability to secure TS/SCI clearance. Competitive compensation is included.