Electrical Engineering Manager (Hardware)
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Job Description
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
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