Project Engineer

Responsibilities

Own detailed design, build, and integration schedule, coordinating with program management to ensure on-time milestone completion.
Facilitate cross-functional technical alignment and daily workflow coordination across physics, optics, software, systems, and hardware engineering teams to drive trapped-neutral-atom computer build and integration milestones.
Manage program tracking frameworks—including risk registers, rolling action item logs (RAIL), and review cadences—to identify technical bottlenecks and mitigate delays early.
Capture and document lessons learned throughout hardware integration and testing phases to refine future scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow processes.

Experience & Education

BS or MS in engineering, physics, optics, or a related field. Advanced degree a plus.
1+ years’ experience in product engineering, systems engineering, quantum, and/or R&D project management experience at multi-disciplinary, deep tech companies.

Qualifications

Experience operating autonomously across cross-functional teams, demonstrating critical thinking and thought leadership.
Expertise in project organization, multi-tasking, and tracking complex hardware deliverables.
Track record of proposing continuous process improvements without compromising engineering design standards or schedule commitments.
Strong technical acumen and analytical problem-solving skills applied to complex, low-volume, or R&D integrated hardware systems.
Excellent collaborative mindset and interpersonal skills tailored for fast-paced deep-tech environments.
Clear written documentation and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proficiency with project management and technical collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or MS Project.