Hardware Engineering - NPI Manager

Core Weave•Bellevue, WA

36d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Manager of Hardware Engineering - NPI, you will lead and expand a team responsible for the design validation, integration, and deployment of new hardware systems at scale. Your team will bridge the gap between hardware design, manufacturing, and large-scale deployment - ensuring new technologies are introduced efficiently, validated rigorously, and delivered reliably. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, including Supply Chain, Operations, Data Center, and Systems Engineering, to define technical requirements, optimize performance, and establish scalable processes for hardware deployment. About The Role: Team Leadership & Growth Build and lead a world-class multidisciplinary NPI team (mechanical, thermal, electrical, and power engineers). Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Develop measurable goals for the team and ensure alignment with organizational objectives. Program & Process Ownership Oversee the full NPI lifecycle: from early design validation and prototyping through volume ramp and production handoff. Define and refine processes for hardware bring-up, integration, testing, and deployment. Identify and eliminate process bottlenecks to accelerate time-to-deploy for new hardware programs. Cross-functional Collaboration Partner with Systems Engineering, Operations, and Data Center teams to ensure seamless hardware integration. Collaborate with vendors and manufacturing partners to drive continuous improvements in product design and reliability. Serve as the senior escalation point for hardware issues encountered during validation and deployment. Technical Oversight Guide the design and review of mechanical, thermal, electrical, and power systems for new platforms. Drive the creation of test plans, performance validation procedures, and quality metrics. Analyze and optimize performance and efficiency across hardware configurations at scale.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in hardware engineering or NPI environments, with 3+ years in a management or technical leadership role.
Proven track record of delivering new hardware platforms from concept to production in large-scale environments.
Deep understanding of one or more engineering disciplines: mechanical, thermal, electrical, or power systems.
Experience working closely with hardware vendors and OEMs to resolve design, validation, or manufacturing issues.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Strong program management and process development experience.
Passion for operational excellence and building scalable systems.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly technical, and dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in data center hardware, server design, or compute infrastructure.
Background in automation or firmware-driven hardware validation.
Start-up or high-growth environment experience.

Responsibilities

Build and lead a world-class multidisciplinary NPI team (mechanical, thermal, electrical, and power engineers).
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Develop measurable goals for the team and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
Oversee the full NPI lifecycle: from early design validation and prototyping through volume ramp and production handoff.
Define and refine processes for hardware bring-up, integration, testing, and deployment.
Identify and eliminate process bottlenecks to accelerate time-to-deploy for new hardware programs.
Partner with Systems Engineering, Operations, and Data Center teams to ensure seamless hardware integration.
Collaborate with vendors and manufacturing partners to drive continuous improvements in product design and reliability.
Serve as the senior escalation point for hardware issues encountered during validation and deployment.
Guide the design and review of mechanical, thermal, electrical, and power systems for new platforms.
Drive the creation of test plans, performance validation procedures, and quality metrics.
Analyze and optimize performance and efficiency across hardware configurations at scale.