Recruit, mentor, and lead hardware and embedded engineering teams
Build a strong team culture and maintain high engagement
Lead delivery of hardware-centric programs (schedule, cost, quality)
Own planning and execution across design, testing, verification, and integration
Manage program plans, risks, metrics, and customer reporting
Drive resolution of technical roadblocks across hardware/software interfaces
Support full lifecycle development including requirements, design, lab integration, and validation
Build strong relationships with customer technical stakeholders
Identify and pursue new hardware and system-level opportunities
Support ROMs, proposals, and technical solution development
Partner with account leadership to align on strategy and growth

Experience leading engineering teams in aerospace, defense, or safety-critical environments
Strong background in hardware design and development (e.g., embedded systems, FPGA, digital/analog design, or avionics hardware)
Working knowledge of software integration in embedded or real-time systems
Experience managing full lifecycle development (requirements through verification/validation)
Strong program management experience (FP and/or T&M)
Proven customer-facing experience with excellent communication skills
Experience supporting proposals, estimates, and technical strategy
Ability to balance leadership, technical depth, and business objectives

Engineering Leader – Hardware Focused

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