Engineering Manager – Hardware Development

Location: Hybrid (2–3 days onsite preferred)
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We are a fast-moving product development organization preparing for a major hardware launch within the next 10–15 months. Our team is lean, highly capable, and execution-focused. We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for developing a complex hardware product that includes embedded systems and display technology.

This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives in an agile, growth-oriented environment and enjoys guiding strong technical contributors toward successful product delivery.

Position Overview

The Engineering Manager will lead a cross-functional team spanning:

• Electrical Engineering

• Firmware / Embedded Software

• Mechanical Design

The team currently consists of approximately seven engineers and may expand following product launch.

This role is primarily leadership-focused. You will not be expected to design schematics or directly execute engineering tasks, but you must possess strong technical fluency to:

• Evaluate hardware architecture decisions

• Discuss microcontroller and embedded system selections

• Guide design trade-offs

• Ensure requirements are clearly defined and met

• Maintain accountability for delivery timelines

You will oversee performance management, team engagement, and overall execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead hardware development from requirements through launch

• Own requirements management and cross-functional alignment

• Oversee design reviews and evaluate key technical decisions

• Ensure project milestones are achieved on schedule

• Conduct performance reviews and manage team development

• Foster high engagement, morale, and retention

• Collaborate across electrical, firmware, and mechanical disciplines

• Interface with stakeholders and internal leadership

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of hardware development experience

• 5+ years of engineering leadership experience

• Experience delivering physical hardware products to market

• Strong knowledge of embedded systems and microcontrollers

• Ability to assess engineering decisions without directly executing the work

• Comfort working in environments with less formal process and more ownership

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-disciplinary engineering teams

• Exposure to display systems or embedded controllers

• Strong business acumen and understanding of product delivery timelines

• Experience in smaller or mid-sized organizations where wearing multiple hats is required

What We’re Looking For

• A technically credible leader who has delivered real hardware

• Someone comfortable guiding engineers across multiple disciplines

• A pragmatic decision-maker who balances speed with sound engineering

• A leader who can drive accountability while maintaining team morale

• An individual who thrives in fast-paced, execution-focused environments

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule (2–3 days onsite preferred)

• High-visibility leadership role

• Direct impact on an upcoming product launch