Director, Hardware Engineering

PDW • Huntsville, AL

29d

About The Position

Now, we’re entering a new phase of growth and are looking for a Director of Hardware Engineering to join our team, contributing to the next wave of system and tool development for our upcoming product lines. A successful candidate will play a senior leadership role in ensuring seamless execution of hardware engineering design projects within a fast paced, production focused environment. This individual will lead in the planning, coordination, and driving of hardware development cycles from initial design through sustainment for a variety of sUAS systems.
The ideal candidate will thrive in leading a team within an innovative and fast-paced work environment, able to deal with problems on the fly, and delivers thoughtfully designed and highly adaptable systems on time.

Requirements

• Expert-level Hardware Engineering team leadership experience of at least seven years or more.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to leadership.
• Expert-level experience and knowledge of electronic hardware and system design.
• Expert-level experience with Altium Designer or other PCB design software.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplined development environment including Product, Software, Mechanical, Testing and Manufacturing teams.
• Experience with designing and delivering engineering solutions for high volume production.
• Experience in creating detailed tasking and execution plans from high level project requirements.
• Experience with high power systems; including a strong understanding of circuit design constraints inside these systems.
• Experience with MIPI-CSI, MIPI-DSI, Gigabit Ethernet and other high speed signals. Strong understanding of design constraints for implementing high-speed signals.
• Knowledge of common communication buses; such as I2C, CAN, UART, and SPI – along with their debugging procedures.
• Experience with designing PCB stack ups that are optimized for power and thermal distribution and noise reduction.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools.
• Proficiency with the Atlassian tool suite, including Jira and Confluence.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 10-15 years professional Hardware Engineering experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in UAV, UAS, aircraft or robotics development, and/or hobby drones is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of world-class hardware engineers to design and deliver high-quality hardware and systems.
• Directs and coordinates the activities of the Hardware Engineering Department including planning, setting priorities and assignment of resources.
• Work to execute effective tasking and work management structures within sprint planning, product/requirements formation, and other engineering planning and controls rituals.
• Form and execute strong systems for configuration management and production support, emplacing resources (staff and tools) in support workstreams.
• Oversee, assist and review during hardware development processes including schematic, layout, procurement, testing and deployment.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks while ensuring high-reliability product development.
• Oversee relationships with key suppliers, contract manufacturers, and external engineering partners.
• Work directly with procurement team in identification, qualification, and management of primary department and company suppliers.
• Participate in interviewing, hiring, mentoring, and training employees within the Hardware Engineering Department.
• Oversee formation of PCBA part availability program to mitigate risks, part obsolesce and piece-part risk purchasing program with Procurement Team.
• Oversee formation of and contribute to team testing criteria, plans and test fixtures for design verification and production certification.
• Generate engineering-grade reports, perform part cost analysis, and define part performance measurement criteria.
• Collaborate with a strong engineering team and company stakeholders.

Benefits

• Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage; 80% sponsored by the company.
• Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• On-site gym at our Huntsville, AL location.
• Employer provided life insurance.
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• A work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Competitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees