Director of Hardware
About The Position
This isn't just another hardware role. As our Director of Hardware , you will play a pivotal role in a mission to connect billions of people who lack affordable and abundant internet access today. Your work on our wireless optical communication systems won't just advance technology—it will directly impact lives by providing access to information, education, and economic opportunities. You will spearhead the development of our advanced wireless optical communication systems from concept to market-ready products. This position centers on leading a multidisciplinary electrical engineering team and driving comprehensive system integration and hardware testing initiatives. Working closely with cross-functional leaders, you will architect cutting-edge wireless optical communication systems that push the boundaries of current technology.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
- 10+ years of industry experience in hardware engineering with demonstrated progression in technical leadership.
- Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams in complex hardware development projects.
- Deep technical expertise in electronic design and testing with comprehensive understanding of industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Strong knowledge of high-speed and mixed-signal circuit design principles.
- Experience designing electronics for embedded systems and complex integration environments.
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Experience in photonics, or wireless communication technologies.
- Background in outdoor/harsh environment hardware design and testing.
- Experience with regulatory certification processes and compliance testing.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage an electrical engineering, reliability and hardware test team developing next-generation wireless optical communication technologies
- Own the electrical hardware design roadmap and drive technical direction across hardware initiatives
- Provide strong cross-functional leadership with proven team management, execution, and stakeholder influence capabilities
- Mentor and develop team members to build deep technical expertise and leadership capabilities
- Drive end-to-end hardware system design, integration, and comprehensive testing protocols
- Build and expand lab capabilities to support advanced hardware development and validation
- Develop robust hardware test processes and infrastructure to ensure product reliability and performance including test setups emulating environmental channel conditions such as motion, precipitation and atmospheric disturbances
- Lead planning and coordination of specialized testing including electromagnetic interference (EMI), UL compliance, eye safety certifications, and regulatory approvals
- Coordinate comprehensive engineering system hardware validation testing including thermal, shock, vibration, and environmental stress testing
- Establish testing methodologies that validate system performance under diverse operational scenarios
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
