NPI Materials Program Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Senior NPI Materials Program Manager. Location: Milpitas, California, United States

The position plays a critical role in ensuring on-time delivery and cost-effective scaling of quantum hardware systems.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and contract terms with key technology suppliers
• Manage and oversee material readiness for pre-alpha, alpha, pre-beta, and beta builds
• Project manage specific engineering builds and coordinate with internal teams;
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers in collaboration with engineering
• Track component availability, shortages, and risks across the supply chain
• Expedite critical parts to meet engineering and program milestones
• Analyze make-versus-buy decisions for internal builds versus supplier outsourcing

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field
• 10 years of experience in supply chain roles within a technology-driven company, or 15 years total supply chain experience
• At least 5 years of experience supporting New Product Introduction programs
• Strong experience in supplier selection, contract negotiation, and cost management
• Proven ability to scale small or early-stage supply chains;
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated business judgment when balancing technical and commercial trade-offs

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with cryogenic systems, electro-optical assemblies, or semiconductor wafer manufacturing
• Background working with advanced hardware development teams

Compensation and Benefits:

• U.S. Base Pay Range: $130,000 to $145,000 USD
• Bay Area Pay Range: $155,000 to $170,000 USD

Actual compensation may vary based on experience, location, and business needs. Base pay is one part of a total compensation package.

Additional Benefits:

• Equity eligibility for full-time employees
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, government-funded quantum computing projects

Important Application Information:

• PsiQuantum will only contact candidates using official company email addresses
• The company will never request bank account information during the hiring process
• Unsolicited resumes from employment agencies are not accepted;
• Applicants may be asked to include the word “purple” in their cover letter