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# Hardware CTO (Contract, Part-Time)

- **Company:** Win Reality, LLC
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Vision, Bluetooth, Computer Engineering, Firmware, Mobile Application Software, Systems Integration, Wi-Fi Technology
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25303_c148540b50d4e4ed4d91195c9f5bcbc2

## About the Role

* 15+ years of hardware engineering experience, including senior technical leadership (CTO, VP of Hardware, or Head of Hardware).
 * Multiple connected devices taken from concept to mass production.
 * Deep experience with sensor technology (such as IMUs) and/or camera systems.
 * Experience managing contract manufacturers and ODMs through EVT, DVT, and PVT.
 * Strong grounding in embedded systems, firmware, and wireless connectivity (BLE, Wi-Fi, cellular).

Preferred

 * Experience with both sensors and cameras.
 * Outdoor-rated hardware or edge compute for computer vision.
 * Background in sports, fitness, or wearables.
 * Prior fractional, advisory, or contract leadership roles.

## Description

The Hardware CTO is a part-time, contracted technical leader for WIN's hardware portfolio. This role has two mandates: lead the redesign and launch of the Blast Motion sensor, and design the next generation of Smart Park camera systems., Blast Motion Sensor Redesign & Launch

 * Own the technical direction of the Blast Motion redesign: sensor selection, electrical and mechanical design, firmware, and Bluetooth connectivity.
 * Drive the program from requirements through EVT, DVT, PVT, and mass production with our contract manufacturer.
 * Set and hit targets for accuracy, battery life, durability, and unit cost.
 * Ensure firmware and mobile app integration are ready at launch.

Next-Generation Smart Park Design

 * Define the architecture of the next-generation Smart Park system: cameras, optics, edge compute, connectivity, power, and outdoor-rated enclosures.
 * Partner with the computer vision team to set camera and compute requirements.
 * Design for manufacturability, ease of installation, remote maintainability, and lower unit cost.

Hardware Leadership

 * Select and manage external design firms, ODM and CM partners, and component suppliers.
 * Advise the COO and leadership team on the hardware roadmap, build-vs-buy decisions, and program budgets.
 * Hand off cleanly to the Director of Operations, Hardware for production and to the Director of Engineering for software integration.

Engagement & Structure

 * Part-time contract; time commitment flexes with program phase.
 * Works closely with the COO, Director of Engineering, Director of Operations, Hardware, the computer vision team, and Product.
 * Leads through external partners; no full-time direct reports expected.

Who You Are

 * You've taken connected hardware to market - more than once. You know every stage from napkin sketch to mass production, and where programs go wrong.
 * You know sensors and cameras. You've designed with IMUs, image sensors, and optics, and you understand the trade-offs in accuracy, power, and cost.
 * You design for the whole lifecycle. You think about manufacturing, installation, and years in the field from day one.
 * You treat cost as a design input. You know the BOM, and you make decisions that bring it down without cutting quality.
 * You thrive in a fractional role. Communicate clearly, make decisions quickly, and keep programs moving without being in the building every day.

How Success Is Measured

 * Primary KPI: Redesigned Blast Motion sensor launched on schedule, meeting accuracy, battery, durability, and cost targets.
 * Smart Park: Next-generation architecture defined, with a target BOM and a path to production.
 * Program execution: EVT, DVT, and PVT milestones hit on plan.
 * Quality: Field return and failure rates of new hardware.