Project Manager - Software/Firmware/FPGA

Job Title: Project Manager - Software/Firmware/FPGA Location: Hoboken, NJ Division: Technology Department: Engineering About Us Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines to the world today. QCi products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an affordable cost. The Company’s portfolio of core technology and products offer unique capabilities in the areas of high‑performance computing, artificial intelligence, cyber security, as well as remote sensing applications. Position Summary We are seeking a highly driven and technically proficient Project Manager to lead cross‑functional development programs involving software, firmware, FPGA, and hardware integration. This role requires a hands‑on leader capable of managing complex technical projects from concept through deployment while coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers. The ideal candidate possesses a strong engineering background with experience in embedded systems, FPGA development environments, and software development lifecycles, combined with excellent program execution and stakeholder management capabilities. Key Responsibilities Lead end‑to‑end execution of complex technical programs involving embedded software, firmware, FPGA, and hardware development. Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, resource plans, risk registers, and milestone tracking. Coordinate cross‑functional teams including software, FPGA, electrical, mechanical, systems, manufacturing, and quality engineering. Drive accountability and execution across matrixed engineering organizations. Drive program execution with a strong sense of urgency while balancing technical, schedule, and business priorities. Manage technical dependencies, critical paths, and program risks to ensure on‑time delivery. Facilitate technical reviews, status meetings, design reviews, and executive updates. Work closely with engineering teams to understand development challenges and help remove execution roadblocks. Track and communicate program health, budget, deliverables, and schedule performance to leadership. Support supplier coordination, procurement activities, and hardware build schedules as required. Ensure alignment between customer requirements, engineering deliverables, and production readiness. Drive issue resolution and change management across multiple concurrent projects. Support system integration, validation, testing, and deployment activities. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field. 5+ years of project or program management experience in technical product development environments. Strong technical background in one or more of the following: firmware development, FPGA development, electrical or systems engineering. Experience managing full product development lifecycle from requirements through deployment. Familiarity with FPGA toolchains and development workflows (Xilinx/Vivado, Intel/Quartus, etc.). Understanding of embedded systems architectures, interfaces, and hardware/software integration. Experience working within Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid development environments. Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Ability to manage multiple parallel projects and shifting priorities. Preferred Qualifications PMP certification or equivalent project management certification. Experience with high‑reliability, industrial, aerospace, defense, medical, or mission‑critical systems. Familiarity with systems engineering methodologies and requirements management tools. Experience coordinating hardware builds, lab integration, and validation efforts. Exposure to manufacturing operations, supply chain coordination, or NPI processes. Experience with Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar tools. Desired Attributes Hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and execution‑focused leadership style. Ability to bridge communication between highly technical engineering teams and executive stakeholders. Strong problem‑solving mindset with the ability to drive teams through ambiguity and changing priorities. Comfortable operating in fast‑paced development environments with aggressive schedules. Collaborative team player with strong ownership mentality. Work Environment Fast‑paced cross‑functional engineering environment. May require occasional travel to suppliers, manufacturing sites, or customer locations. Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above. Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. #J-18808-Ljbffr