Vice President of Engineering

Vice President of Engineering

Voyant Photonics is redefining machine perception with compact, high-performance LiDAR devices that fit in the palm of your hand. Leveraging cutting‑edge silicon photonic chips, our sensors deliver unparalleled accuracy in range, velocity, and reflectivity, at a fraction of the cost of traditional LiDAR systems. By transforming high‑precision sensing into an accessible technology, we are enabling new applications in robotics, autonomous systems, industrial automation, and beyond.

New York City, NY (on‑site). Relocation assistance is available.

• Own and drive hardware engineering across electronics, mechanical assembly, optics, and embedded systems to deliver scalable, high‑performance LiDAR solutions.
• Lead the transition from R&D and prototyping to full‑scale mass production, ensuring reliability, cost‑effectiveness, and manufacturability.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are aligned with product requirements and customer needs.
• Develop and implement best‑in‑class engineering processes, including requirements management, design validation, and rigorous product lifecycle management.
• Drive system‑level technical decisions on engineering trade‑offs, balancing performance, manufacturability, cost, and timelines.
• Build and develop a cross‑disciplinary engineering team to bring a first‑of‑its‑kind product to market.
• Manage production ramp‑up, scaling from low‑volume sample assembly to 1,000+ units per month through contract manufacturing.
• Drive technical alignment with the product roadmap, balancing innovation with execution and delivery timelines.
• Collaborate with leadership across product, sales, and operations to ensure alignment between technical and business objectives.

• 10+ years of experience leading engineering teams in hardware and software product development.
• Proven track record of shipping complex electronic hardware at scale.
• Experience in development, testing and validation of LiDAR sensors.
• Experience in high‑volume product development at an established company (consumer electronics, automotive, robotics, or similar).
• Expertise in contract development and manufacturing, outsourcing and offshore supply chains.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, mentor, and grow a world‑class engineering team.
• Proven track record of large, multidisciplinary teams management delivering technology to mass production.
• Deep technical knowledge in system architecture, hardware design, and embedded software.
• Experience driving New Product Introduction (NPI) and scaling production lines.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field.

• Experience with high‑reliability or extreme‑environment design (e.g., automotive, aerospace, defense).
• Familiarity with functional safety standards (ISO 26262, IEC 61508, or similar).
• Background in photonics, optics, or semiconductor‑based sensing technologies.
• Prior experience leading engineering at an early‑stage startup, scaling from prototype to mass production.

• Competitive salary and meaningful equity package.
• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• Unlimited PTO and paid company holidays.
• Flexible work environment (Hybrid or remote with travel).
• Team events and company meetups.
• Complimentary lunch provided daily at the office.

Voyant Photonics is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital or partnership status, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, or any other characteristic protected by law.