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# Technical Program Manager

- **Company:** OPTIKOS
- **Location:** Wakefield, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $190,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Asana, JIRA, Hardware Design, Project Management Software, Microsoft Project, Modeling and Simulation
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=13d7a54800876d6c

## About the Role

* A successful candidate has a strong engineering background as well as a proven track record of leading technical development programs to produce new and novel products.
 * Highly motivated individual with a proven track record (7+ years) of leading technical programs in the optical, aerospace, or medical markets or (3+ years) of leading optical engineering/instrumentation planning, management, design, and hardware builds.

o Must be fluent in project management software (MS Project, Jira, ClickUp, etc.) and comfortable managing multi-phase development projects with diverse technical teams.

o Experience with medical or aerospace product development is desirable.

o Proven track record of meeting program milestones and cost targets.

 * Individual must have a technical background, preferably in optics, mechanics, opto-electronics, or opto-mechanics.
 * This role will be both a program manager and technical contributor.
 * Travel: Extremely limited travel may be required to facilitate high-value in-person customer-facing meetings, * 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 (i.e., CAD, Raytracing, PCB design, etc.)
 * Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) are required
 * Enjoys hands-on work and the ability to manage multiple projects at one time.

## Description

Optikos is seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and creative individual to join our growing business of optical design services and optical system development. You will join a diverse staff to plan and execute development of new and cutting-edge products for our customers and for the Optikos product line. Our small company atmosphere is ideal for those who enjoy managing the full gamut of product development, from conceptualization, modeling and simulation, to prototyping and laboratory testing. The products you oversee are manufactured for use in consumer, industrial, medical, and aerospace applications. Optikos specializes in taking on interesting and challenging projects, and we are eager to add talent to our exceptional team!


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