Lead of Hardware Engineering
The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in electronic hardware design, a proven ability to lead high-performing engineering teams, and a strong commitment to innovation in high-reliability, high-stakes environments. Scope of Responsibility & Core Objectives:
- Provide strategic leadership and guidance to the Hardware Engineering team, ensuring the successful development and delivery of high-quality, ruggedized electronic systems built on modular and scalable architectures.
- Foster a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and cross-functional collaboration throughout the product development lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Testability (DFT).
- Lead the design, development, and validation of digital, analog, and power electronics for ruggedized computing and display platforms.
- Provide technical direction and hands-on support in circuit design, PCB layout, signal integrity, thermal management, and EMI/EMC compliance during the qualification process
- Ensure all hardware designs conform to relevant standards such as MIL-STD, DO-160, and specific customer environmental and electrical requirements.
- Collaborate closely with Mechanical, Software, Systems, and Test Engineering teams to ensure fully integrated and optimized product solutions.
- Define, implement, and uphold engineering best practices, including design reviews, documentation standards, and continuous process improvement.
- Mentor and develop engineering talent, promoting a culture of innovation, accountability, and professional growth.
- Serve as the senior hardware technical authority in support of proposals, technical roadmaps, and key customer interactions.
- Manage resource allocation, project timelines, and departmental budgets to align with organizational objectives.
- Demonstrated expertise in high-speed digital circuit design, power supply architecture, and embedded hardware development.
- In-depth knowledge of ruggedization techniques, thermal management strategies, and EMI/EMC mitigation practices.
- Proficient in industry-standard design tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or equivalent ECAD platforms.
- Strong familiarity with relevant environmental and electrical compliance standards, including MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, and DO-160.
- Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional engineering teams and managing complex projects within multidisciplinary development environments, utilizing New Product Introduction (NPI) phase gate processes.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required; Master’s degree is preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in hardware design and development, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
- Experience within the defense, aerospace, and/or rugged electronics sectors is highly desirable.
- U.S. citizenship or lawful immigration status required, and eligibility to obtain a security clearance may be required.
- Strategic and technically proficient: Effectively balances long-term vision with hands-on engineering leadership.
- Collaborative and communicative: Cultivates strong relationships across internal teams and external stakeholders to drive alignment and success.
- Detail-oriented and disciplined: Upholds rigorous standards for design quality, documentation, and process adherence.
- Mentorship-driven: Committed to developing talent and fostering a culture of continuous technical excellence.
- Mission-focused: Dedicated to delivering reliable, high-performance systems that support critical operations.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, see, and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. May require occasional travel (up to 10%) for field service or customer support. Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Office environment with temperature control, may be exposed to chemicals related to the manufacturing process. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. ArgonFDS provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
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