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We're looking for a Hardware Engineering Manager to join our Digital Instrumentation team in Agoura Hills, CA. This isn't just a management role; it's a chance to be a player-coach, balancing leadership skills with technical expertise in digital circuit design. If you're a dynamic, hands-on leader who can guide a team while actively contributing to cutting-edge hardware development, we want to talk to you.
Job Responsibility
Lead and mentor a team of hardware engineers, providing technical guidance and architectural direction
Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment
Set clear goals and performance expectations, manage team dynamics, and ensure high levels of engagement and productivity
Conduct regular performance reviews, offer constructive feedback, and identify opportunities for professional growth
Actively contribute to the design, development, and testing of PCBs and PCBAs, with a focus on high-quality, reliable designs
Oversee PCB layout, schematic design, and component selection to ensure designs meet performance and manufacturability standards
Participate in defining the strategic direction of digital instrumentation
Oversee hardware development projects from concept to production, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met while maintaining high quality
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., firmware, software, and mechanical engineering) to ensure alignment and smooth project execution
Provide regular updates to senior management on project status, risks, and mitigation strategies
Collaborate on schedule development and resource planning, supporting timely project delivery
Identify areas for improvement in hardware design, testing, and manufacturing processes, and implement best practices to enhance product quality and engineering efficiency
Stay current with emerging hardware technologies, industry trends, and testing methodologies, and apply them to improve team capabilities and product offerings
Ensure that products meet or exceed customer requirements, industry standards, and regulatory compliance
Troubleshoot and resolve hardware-related issues in collaboration with the quality assurance and operations teams
Requirements
5+ years of hands-on experience in hardware engineering, with a strong background in digital circuit instrument design
2+ years in a managerial role, ideally in a player/coach capacity requiring both technical contribution and team management
Strong people and team management skills, with direct experience in functional management of 6 or more staff members
Strong understanding of electrical and electronic principles, circuit design, and signal integrity
Experience with hardware debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, etc.)
Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to hardware design, testing, and quality assurance
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage teams, collaborate cross-functionally, and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges
Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of work
Nice to have
Experience with high-speed PCB design and complex multi-layer designs
Strong understanding of SERDES technology and protocols (e.g., PCIe, 100G Ethernet)