Senior Principal II Hardware Engineer - Hardware Development Lead

About the role

The Hardware Development Lead will lead a multi-disciplinary team of 20+ engineers (Electrical, Mechanical, and Design Drafting) to push the boundaries of what is possible in rugged custom electronics. This role requires a proven technical pedigree with a BSEE and 10+ years of experience, multidisciplinary leadership, lifecycle expertise, and a strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drive Technical Excellence: Lead critical design reviews and architect hardware strategies that ensure program success and system reliability.
• Mentor and Scale: Grow the technical maturity of your team by providing guidance, fostering innovation, and ensuring the "right person is in the right job."
• Bridge the Gap: Act as the primary technical conduit between engineering, procurement, operations, and program management to move a design from concept to deployment.
• Shape the Future: Support program capture and proposal teams by defining hardware baselines and estimating the technical effort required for next-gen capabilities.
• Owning the Execution: Balance the rigors of the Hardware Development Process with the agility needed to solve complex, real-world engineering problems.

Requirements

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Proven Technical Pedigree: A BSEE (or related field) and 10+ years of experience.
• Experience leading integrated teams of Electrical, Mechanical, and Drafting engineers.
• Deep knowledge of the hardware product lifecycle, from schematic capture and PCB layout to environmental qualification.
• Proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM) or Cost Account Management (CAM).

Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to obtain or maintain a DoD Security Clearance (Active Secret preferred).

Skills

Required:

• Technical leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking and project management abilities.

Benefits

Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317
Employee Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; life and accident insurance; an employee assistance program; a legal plan; and other perks including discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.