Hardware Engineering Lead

Process Improvement & Innovation Identify areas for improvement in hardware design, testing, and manufacturing processes, and implement best practices to enhance product quality and engineering efficiency. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage teams, collaborate cross-functionally, and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Job Title: Hardware Engineering Lead
Location: Agoura Hills, CA
Duration: 12 month (Temp to Perm)
Payrate: $70 to $109 per hour

Job Description:
As a Hardware Engineering lead, you'll supervise a team of talented design engineers, spearheading the development, prototyping, and testing of digital instrumentation. You'll work cross-functionally with mechanical, software, and manufacturing engineering to design high-quality, state-of-the-art test and measurement instruments. Your guidance will be crucial in meeting project goals, improving processes, and ensuring product reliability. This role requires a blend of project management and technical expertise, with a strong foundation in digital circuit design.

Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Development

• 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.

Hands-On Engineering

• 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.

Project Management

• 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

Process Improvement & Innovation

• 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.

Customer Focus & Quality Assurance

• 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.

Must Have:

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in hardware engineering, with a strong background in digital circuit instrument design.
• 3+ years in a leadership role, ideally in a player/coach capacity requiring both technical contribution and team lead.
• 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.
• Experience with high-speed PCB design and complex multi-layer designs.
• Strong understanding of SERDES technology and protocols (e.g., PCIe, 100G Ethernet).