What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Productization Engineer position at IDR, Inc.?
IDR is seeking a Senior Productization Engineer to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Louisville, CO. This role involves leading productization efforts for complex hardware systems within a cutting-edge technology environment, focusing on optical and photonic instrumentation. The company specializes in innovative hardware solutions for aerospace, defense, and research applications.
Position Overview for the Senior Productization Engineer:
- Responsible for translating technical requirements into executable plans for hardware productization
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams to ensure successful transition from development to manufacturing
- Develop and manage technical work breakdown structures, verification strategies, and readiness criteria
- Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to improve product manufacturability and reliability
- Play a key role in supporting customer proposals and technical scope definitions
Requirements for the Senior Productization Engineer:
- Master’s or PhD in Physics, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered
- 7 years of experience in complex hardware development, integration, verification, productization, or production transition
- Experience working across optical, mechanical, electrical, software/firmware, test, and manufacturing interfaces
- Strong background in optical, photonic, precision instrumentation, quantum, aerospace, defense, or similarly complex hardware systems
- Demonstrated ability to translate technical concepts and requirements into executable engineering plans
$160,000-$165,000
Salary : $160,000 - $165,000