Technology Strategist

TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIST

Preferred Locations: San Jose/Bay Area, CA; MA; NE; NY; OH; TX; VA

Work Arrangement: Remote

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Next Flex is America's Hybrid Electronics Manufacturing Innovation Institute (MII) — and the place where breakthrough electronics move from idea to impact.

As a national MII backed by industry leaders, academic innovations, and the U.S. Government, we bring together the people, partners, and capabilities needed to push the boundaries of how electronics are designed, manufactured, and scaled. Our mission is clear: establish advanced hybrid electronics manufacturing capability in the U.S. and accelerate technology development and deployment to enable electronics that are lighter, smarter, and require less power, while providing greater functionality.

From healthcare wearables and next-gen communications to aerospace, automotive, industrial systems, and agriculture, Next Flex helps transform emerging technologies into solutions that strengthen U.S. competitiveness and unlock new possibilities across industries.

Building the industrial base requires more than just great ideas—it requires technological innovation, a manufacturing ecosystem, and a well-trained workforce. That's why Next Flex develops the future in each of these areas. Whether it's proving new fabrication processes, developing prototype systems, scaling up device manufacturing, or shaping the next generation of the U.S. advanced manufacturing workforce, Next Flex works with leaders across the country to achieve meaningful outcomes.

At Next Flex, you will join a collaborative team driven by mission, momentum, and measurable results. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a work environment where you can grow your career while helping to design and build what's next.

POSITION SUMMARY

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, thoughtful, and team-oriented person interested in driving the future of hybrid electronics technology and shaping technical program activity in collaboration with leaders in U.S. industry, universities, and government labs.

The Technology Strategist supports the development and execution of Next Flex strategic technology programs focused on advancing Hybrid Electronics and related advanced manufacturing technologies. The position works with industry, government, and academic stakeholders to identify critical technology and manufacturing needs, assess emerging capabilities, develop roadmaps for technology development and transition, and translate identified gaps into actionable programs and projects. The Technology Strategist will support technical projects, engage subject matter experts and end users, convene groups of industry, academic, and government leaders, and support the transition of emerging technologies toward manufacturing maturity and adoption.

ESSENTIAL

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Lead and support development of technology roadmaps, gap analyses, state-of-the-art assessments, and technology transition strategies.
• Assess emerging technologies and manufacturing approaches to identify technical gaps, barriers to adoption, manufacturing maturity, and opportunities for investment.
• Engage industry, government, academic, and Manufacturing USA stakeholders through technical meetings, interviews, site visits, workshops, and other collaborative activities.
• Translate stakeholder requirements and technical findings into prioritized technology objectives, development activities, milestones, metrics, and potential programs or projects.
• Develop and support strategic technical…