About the Role

The Director of Engineering will serve as a key leader within Irradiant Technologies, overseeing all engineering efforts and ensuring that technical development aligns with the company's strategic goals while serving customer needs. This individual will manage multidisciplinary teams spanning optics, nanofabrication, mechanical engineering, software, and materials science. The ideal candidate will be both a strategic thinker and a hands-on leader, with a strong technical foundation and the ability to manage complex engineering projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This is a pivotal role at Irradiant Technologies, offering the opportunity to shape the engineering vision of a rapidly growing company that is redefining the limits of photonics and optics. As Director of Engineering, you will play a critical role in transforming groundbreaking ideas into tangible solutions that impact industries worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineering Leadership: Lead and oversee all engineering activities, ensuring alignment with company objectives and the successful execution of development and customer projects.
• Technical Strategy: Define the technical roadmap for product development to balance short-term and long-term goals.
• Project Management: Direct the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Team Development: Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Quality and Reliability: Oversee the development and implementation of processes to ensure product quality, reliability, and scalability for mass production.
• Risk Management: Identify technical challenges and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success and adherence to timelines.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate technical progress, challenges, and solutions to internal and external stakeholders, including executives, customers, and partners.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience leading engineering teams in a high-tech environment, preferably within photonics, optics, nanotechnology, or advanced manufacturing sectors.
• Demonstrated success in managing multidisciplinary teams and complex technical projects from concept through production.
• Expertise in one or more of the following: optics, nanofabrication, materials science, or related fields, with an ability to dive into the technical details of other fields, including mechanical engineering or software.
• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with a track record of fostering innovation and driving results.
• Experience with process development, production scaling, and quality assurance for high-tech hardware products.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

About Us

Irradiant Technologies seeks to create a revolution in our ability to control and process information with light. Here you'll be part of a team that is not just following the trends but setting the course of technological evolution. We are looking for innovative thinkers, adept problem-solvers, and dedicated professionals who are willing to dive deep into uncharted territories. If you're intrigued by our mission to unlock the full potential of optics and photonics with complete control of refractive index in 3D for applications ranging from flat meta-optics to hyperscale data centers—then we want you to apply. Don’t wait for the future, help us build it.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $160,000-$200,000, and we are committed to equitable compensation across our company. We handle our benefits through an annual reimbursement to give our employees greater flexibility with the plans that meet their needs. We offer a Flexible Paid Time Off policy and encourage people to take regular vacation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Irradiant Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team free from discrimination or harassment. We encourage candidates of any race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status to apply. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to contact us with any requests for accommodation.