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# Manager Hardware Engineering

- **Company:** Epiq
- **Location:** Frederick, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Altium Designer, Automation of Tests, Network Analysis, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Radio-Frequency Identification, Schematic Capture, Subsystems, Systems Architecture, Component Analysis, Rf Circuits, Pcb Layout
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/60410046-manager-hardware-engineering

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineeringMinimum of 8 years of direct experience developing real-world products from concept to release and after-sales supportMinimum of 3 years' experience in technical leadership capacity, including mentoring engineers, guiding design decisions, and coordinating technical workDesign experience in areas such as RF circuits (LNAs, PAs, PLLs, matching, filters), power supplies, and A/D & D/A convertersExperience with at least one schematic capture/PCB layout package (Altium Designer preferred)Experience with microwave test equipment such as vector network analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, noise sources, multimeter, and signal sourcesStrong written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated ability to lead change, provide constructive feedback, address performance concerns, and support employee developmentAble to work on US Government Contracts which requires U.S. citizenship

## Description

The Manager Hardware Engineering is responsible for hands-on analog/RF hardware development and leadership of a team of hardware engineers. This role is tasked with design, analysis, integration, testing of complex RF circuitry and subsystems, and product support while also overseeing people management, resource coordination, and employee development. The ideal candidate brings strong board-level analog/RF and system-level design experience and enjoys remaining actively involved in engineering while supporting the team's success.

Technical Responsibilities:
Design, develop, integrate, and test analog/RF hardware while providing technical direction and design review support to the team. Develop block diagrams of potential hardware design concepts from high level requirements.Perform part selection and schematic entry for analog/RF circuit designs.Perform RF/microwave circuit and subsystem design, component analysis, modeling, simulation, prototyping, and integration. Define PCB component placement and critical routing requirements and collaborate with layout engineers for implementation. Support assigned hardware designs from concept through release and sustaining engineering, including troubleshooting and resolving issues identified during production. Troubleshoot prototype and production hardware in the lab using RF, analog, and digital test equipment.Assist with the creation and review of technical documentation and proposals.Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Software, FPGA, Digital, Automated Test, and Production to enable
feature implementation, integration & debugging to develop new SDR products. Drive best practices on the team, deal with ambiguity and competing objectives, and proactively identify and mitigate risks before they become roadblocks.

Management Responsibilities:
Lead a team of 5-9 hardware engineers, allocating resources across multiple active development efforts while balancing short-term and long-term priorities.Support the growth and career development of engineers through coaching, technical mentorship, and professional development planning.Conduct recurring 1:1s, provide ongoing feedback, and complete performance reviews to support each team member's success.Cultivate a team culture rooted in innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.Navigate interpersonal dynamics with professionalism, empathy, and a focus on maintaining a high-performing and supportive team environment. Requirements