Principal Hardware Manager H/F

Why Join Us

Work on next generation residential gateways and Wi Fi technologies deployed worldwide
Be part of a global R&D organization with strong local ownership and decision-making
Collaborate with hardware, RF, software, mechanical, and chipset partners
See your designs go from concept to mass production
Thrive in a fast paced, innovative, and multicultural environment

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Hardware Manager to lead the definition, architecture, and development of next-generation residential broadband products.

Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Technology Leadership
  • Lead technology scouting and maintain a strong technology watch on broadband silicon and wireless trends (Wi-Fi evolution, coexistence, power efficiency, performance optimization)
  • Define and drive chipset and platform selection (SoC, Wi-Fi, connectivity, memory, power management) based on performance, cost, lifecycle, and roadmap alignment
  • Co-define product specifications with Product Management, ensuring alignment with market needs, standards, and customer requirements
  • Partner with Procurement to evaluate cost structures, sourcing risks, and long-term component availability
  • Drive innovation and new product concepts
• System & Hardware Architecture
  • Own and define system and hardware architecture across broadband product lines, ensuring scalability and reuse across generations
  • Lead high-level hardware design activities, including:
  • PCB partitioning and functional allocation across one or multiple boards
  • System block diagrams and pre-placement definition
  • Mechanical form factor alignment with market and customer expectations
  • Collaborate closely with RF and mechanical teams to ensure optimal integration and performance
  • Ensure architectural decisions consider:
  • EMC/EMI and RF constraints
  • Thermal and mechanical integration
  • Manufacturability and cost (Design-to-Cost)
  • Drive early BOM estimation and product cost analysis in collaboration with Procurement
• Engineering Leadership & Execution
  • Lead and develop a multidisciplinary hardware engineering team
  • Define priorities, allocate resources, and monitor execution using KPIs and milestones
  • Foster a high-performance engineering culture focused on ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement
  • Set annual objectives, mentor technical leaders, and support talent development and succession planning
  • Oversee collaboration with global R&D teams, especially with France-based engineering experts
  • Manage and coordinate hardware suppliers, partners, and design houses
• Expertise & External Interface
  • Serve as the primary technical interface during pre-sales engagements and RFP responses with telecom operators and key customers
  • Represent the US R&D center at a high technical level internally and externally
  • Drive and animate local technical expertise, ensuring strong alignment with global R&D capabilities
  • Support strategic customer discussions with deep technical insight and credibility

Qualifications

• You hold MS or PhD in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Wireless Communications or a related technical field from a recognized US or international university.
• You have at least 10 years of experience in the design and delivery of complex hardware products.
• Proven experience in technical leadership and team management.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Architecture & System Design: Strong experience defining scalable system and hardware architectures for broadband devices
  • Hardware & Integration: Hardware design: schematics, PCB layout, RF design, antenna integration; High-speed interfaces: Ethernet, PCIe, DDR, SerDes; Mechanical integration: enclosure design, injection molding, thermal management; Regulatory compliance: FCC, UL, PTCRB, CE
  • Broadband & Wireless Technologies: Access technologies: GPON, EPON, DOCSIS, LTE, 5G; Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Ethernet, BLE, Thread; Standards & Protocols: Wi-Fi 6 / 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be); 4G (3GPP Rel. 8-14), 5G (Rel. 15+); ISM technologies: Bluetooth, Zigbee, Matter
• Leadership & Soft Skills:
  • Strong ownership mindset with a strategic and results-driven approach
  • Proven ability to lead and inspire cross-functional and international teams
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong organizational and prioritization capabilities
  • Analytical, detail-oriented, and solution-focused
  • Comfortable in fast-paced, innovation-driven environments
  • Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off