Manager, Hardware Engineering

Alertus Technologies • Baltimore, MD

22h • $110,000 - $152,000

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Manager, Hardware Engineering to join our Product Development and Engineering division dedicated to developing, maintaining, and improving innovative life safety solutions. This role requires a balance of leadership and technical expertise, as the Manager, Hardware Engineering will not only guide and mentor a small team of engineers but also actively participate in the product development process.

Requirements

• Experience with digital and analog design techniques including best practices for volume production repeatability and reliability
• Electrical design experience using schematic capture tools
• Experience with design of multilayer and controlled impedance PCBs
• Design experience with mixed voltage systems and various serial protocols
• Experience with prototype debug tools such as oscilloscope and logic analyzer as well as techniques to identify and resolve issues
• Working experience with embedded firmware development and repository systems
• Experience working with and leading small teams of various skill sets (hardware/firmware/QA)
• Understanding how to influence project outputs and timelines by proper ordering of task priority, understanding how parallel activities can be identified, and risk mitigation
• Ability to travel on occasion
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical engineering or related field
• 8+ years of hands-on product and system design experience
• Proven experience in a management role within an engineering team

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing products that work as part of larger systems
• Knowledge of network device operation and infrastructure
• Experience working with Industrial Designers to develop product enclosures
• Experience with low power design/battery-powered design/design to cost concepts
• Working knowledge of techniques to reduce EMI/ESD/Susceptibility issues.
• Some experience working with Contract Manufacturers and high volume assembly of electronic product
• Strong written and oral communication skills with understanding how to engage both technical and non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

• Work as a technical contributor while providing oversight to lead, mentor, and manage a small team of engineers to accomplish complex project design goals
• Design, prototype, and document these solutions which can be standalone elements or parts of larger systems
• Create necessary packages for transfer to Production and Implementations teams including bill(s) of materials, assembly instructions, test plans, and user documentation
• Work with QA to ensure product developments meet requirements and are ready to transition to Production team
• Provide high-level technical assistance to Sales team(s) for existing and legacy product(s) as necessary
• Other duties as assigned
• Occasional travel may be required

Benefits

• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Short-term Disability, Accident, Hospital, and Cancer Insurance
• Live Near Your Work Homebuying Incentive Program
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Flex Scheduling

What This Job Offers

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