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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hardware Engineering Manager - **Company:** Device Solutions Inc - **Location:** Morrisville, NC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Altium Designer, Analog Electronics, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Hardware Design, Signal Integrity, Wireless Technologies - **Published:** July 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3e3d34b5eb783f8e ## About the Role * 10+ years of hands-on electronic hardware engineering experience, with a focus on embedded systems, IoT, and/or RF product development. * Minimum 2 years managing people; 3+ years preferred. * Proficiency in Altium Designer. * Strong understanding of digital and analog circuit design, low power management, signal integrity, and RF fundamentals. * Familiarity with at least one regulatory certification process (FCC, UL, safety testing, IECEx/ATEX, or similar); experience across multiple frameworks is a plus. * Comfortable working across multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced consultancy environment. * Strong communication skills necessary to interact with project managers and clients. * Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Raleigh-Durham metro area (hybrid schedule). No remote arrangements available. * No subcontracting available. * Must be a U.S. citizen. * Ability to travel up to 5% annually (limited and project-dependent). Preferred Qualifications * Experience managing hardware teams in a consulting or services environment. * Exposure to regulated-industry development (e.g., medical IEC 62304, industrial standards). Core Competencies * Deep technical credibility; comfortable diving into details, not just reviewing summaries. * Able to remain hands-on while running a team and to serve as the senior technical voice in customer and internal reviews. * Strong leadership and people-development skills. * Excellent written and verbal communication. * Calm under pressure; effective at conflict resolution. * Process-oriented mindset with a bias toward continuous improvement. * Passion for customer satisfaction, technical excellence, and team success. * Ability to effectively manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. * Demonstrates perseverance, making progress despite obstacles and setbacks. * Demonstrates creativity in problem-solving and brainstorming environments. * Thinks like an entrepreneur by considering business-wide impacts of decisions. * Organized and analytical thinker; proactively identifies and mitigates risks. * Passionate about results (not just checking boxes), and about customer satisfaction and technical quality. * Can make progress with minimal guidance in uncertain situations with conflicting priorities. * Recognizes the need for change and leads it effectively. * Persuasive communicator who can leverage team strengths and encourage effective collaboration. * Works independently with minimal technical guidance on execution. Education * Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field. Master's degree preferred. ## Description As Hardware Engineering Manager, you will lead the hardware engineering team while remaining a hands-on technical contributor. A large part of your time will be spent doing billable engineering work: designing, debugging, and delivering embedded and wireless systems for clients across a variety of customer markets. You will own day-to-day technical execution, guide engineers through complex challenges, and mentor and grow the hardware engineering team., Technical & Project Execution (Primary) * Perform detailed hardware design and development work on client projects as a billable contributor. * Estimate project tasks and timelines to inform statements of work. * Interface with prospective and existing clients to understand and manage technical expectations. * Ensure hardware solutions are well-architected, practical, and aligned with project objectives. * Lead and enforce design reviews and contributions from engineering team to ensure technical quality, maintain standards, and ensure adherence to customer/product requirements. * Provide critical technical oversight and guide engineers through technical challenges in RF, embedded systems, PCB design, and regulatory compliance. * Drive root cause analysis and document lessons learned to improve future execution. * Lead and support recovery plans when problems arise in projects and tasks (budget, schedule, etc.). Team & People Leadership * Manage a team of 5-8 hardware engineers, including workload oversight, daily technical direction, and personnel administration. * Hold regular one-on-ones; provide direct, constructive feedback on performance and professional development. * Identify and develop technical leads within the team; empower them to support daily project operations. * Mentor engineers on processes, design standards, and engineering best practices. * Inspire and motivate the team by aligning business and individual goals. * Foster a collaborative, communicative team culture; recognize and celebrate contributions from all team members regardless of seniority or background. * Exemplify and reinforce the company values. * Establish and maintain quality standards. * Drive continuous improvement through process definition and disciplined execution. * Collaborate with the Director of Engineering to allocate resources and staff projects effectively, ensuring optimal utilization and setting future work up for success. * Identify and manage third-party vendor relationships. * Establish and manage non-project hardware budget (tools, training, etc.). * Review and support the hiring process. * Collaborate with cross-functional peers to establish best practices and business-wide efficiencies. * Lead cross-discipline brainstorming sessions. * Maintain a smooth and well-defined onboarding experience for new staff. Strategy & Operations * Establish and maintain quality standards. * Drive continuous improvement through process definition and disciplined execution. * Collaborate with the Director of Engineering to allocate resources and staff projects effectively, ensuring optimal utilization and setting future work up for success. * Identify and manage third-party vendor relationships. * Establish and manage non-project hardware budget (tools, training, etc.). * Review and support the hiring process. * Collaborate with cross-functional peers to establish best practices and business-wide efficiencies. * Lead cross-discipline brainstorming sessions. * Maintain a smooth and well-defined onboarding experience for new staff. ## Related Videos - [Breaking the Hardware Mindset: Overcoming Barriers to System-Level Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1635-breaking-the-hardware-mindset-overcoming-barriers-to-system-level-innovation) - [Quantum Computing - The tiny and the big challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/934-quantum-computing-the-tiny-and-the-big-challenges) - [Angular Signals: what's all the fuss about?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/684-angular-signals-what-s-all-the-fuss-about) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [The future of automotive mobility: Upcoming E/E architectures, V2X and its challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/374-the-future-of-automotive-mobility-upcoming-e-e-architectures-v2x-and-its-challenges) - [Robust AIGC Provenance with Invisible Watermarking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100222-robust-aigc-provenance-with-invisible-watermarking) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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