Location: Austin, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Model: On-Site / Austin-based
Experience: 10+ years
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Relocation Assistance: Available
Travel: Occasional travel may be required
Security Clearance: Not Required
Our client is a leading global technology and electronic test and measurement organization serving customers across communications, networking, semiconductor, automotive, aerospace, defense, energy, and other advanced technology industries.
The organization develops innovative solutions spanning electronic design, simulation, prototyping, testing, manufacturing, and optimization Its engineering teams work on sophisticated technology platforms that combine high-speed networking, advanced computing, and FPGA resources.
With a strong focus on technology innovation and product development, the organization provides engineers and technical leaders with the opportunity to work on complex, next-generation platforms used by customers around the world. The company promotes a collaborative, inclusive, and innovation-driven culture where cross-functional teams work together to solve challenging engineering problems.
We are seeking an experienced Hardware Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, and productization of advanced hardware platforms.
The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for developing next-generation hardware solutions that combine high-speed networking, computing, and FPGA technologies
This position will oversee the complete hardware development lifecycle, from system architecture and design through validation, production release, and sustaining engineering
The ideal candidate will be both a strong technical hardware engineer and an experienced people leader with a background in high-speed networking equipment, embedded computing platforms, PCB design, signal integrity, EMC, and complex hardware product development
Lead all phases of hardware development from system architecture through production release
Establish technical direction and contribute to the development of next-generation hardware platforms.
Lead a multidisciplinary team of hardware, mechanical, and ECAD engineers
Provide technical guidance, mentoring, coaching, and career development to engineering team members.
Establish engineering priorities, schedules, development plans, and technical objectives.
Drive design quality, product reliability, and successful product launches.
Support future product generations and technology roadmaps.
Lead the design and development of complex hardware platforms for high-speed networking and computing applications.
Participate in system architecture, hardware design reviews, prototyping, validation, and product qualification.
Oversee board-level design and development activities.
Apply knowledge of high-speed signal integrity and PCB design practices
Review PCB stackups, materials, and board construction for high-speed applications.
Support hardware bring-up, debugging, validation, and production readiness.
Ensure hardware designs meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and compliance requirements.
Lead development of hardware platforms incorporating high-speed networking, advanced processors, embedded computing, and FPGA resources
Support architecture and design decisions involving high-performance processors and embedded platforms.
Evaluate hardware performance and identify opportunities for design improvements.
Work with engineering teams to resolve complex hardware issues.
Contribute to the technical direction of future networking and computing platforms.
Apply practical knowledge of high-speed signal integrity concepts and design practices
Review and resolve signal integrity issues affecting hardware performance.
Support EMC/EMI design and compliance activities
Investigate and resolve EMC non-compliance issues during development and validation.
Collaborate with compliance and test engineering teams to ensure products meet applicable requirements.
Work closely with Program Management, FPGA/RTL, Software, Mechanical Engineering, ECAD, Compliance, Manufacturing, and other engineering teams
Coordinate hardware development activities across multiple engineering disciplines.
Communicate technical risks, schedules, priorities, and development status to stakeholders.
Support design reviews and cross-functional problem-solving activities.
Assist with external OEM and technology partner relationships as required.
Support transition of new hardware products into manufacturing.
Work with manufacturing teams to improve production yields, quality, and reliability
Support sustaining engineering activities for existing products.
Identify and implement design changes to improve product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost.
Assist with production issues, engineering changes, and product improvements.
Lead, develop, and motivate a diverse engineering team.
Establish performance expectations and provide regular feedback.
Identify training and development opportunities for team members.
Build a collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation, accountability, and technical excellence.
Recruit and develop engineering talent as needed.
Encourage knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the organization.
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
10+ years of relevant hardware engineering experience
Demonstrated experience managing and developing engineering teams.
Experience leading hardware development from architecture through production release
Strong experience with the design, development, and productization of computer networking equipment
Experience with high-speed networking hardware
Strong understanding of high-speed signal integrity concepts and practices
Experience with EMC/EMI design techniques and resolving EMC compliance issues.
Experience with high-performance processors and embedded platforms
Knowledge of PCB stackups and PCB material selection
Strong board design/layout knowledge.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environment.
Experience with FPGA-based hardware platforms
Experience with high-speed networking architectures.
Experience with advanced embedded computing platforms.
Experience with high-speed PCB and SerDes technologies.
Experience with signal integrity and power integrity analysis.
Experience with hardware productization and new product introduction.
Experience working with OEMs or external technology partners.
Experience supporting manufacturing yield improvement.
Experience in sustaining engineering and engineering change management.
Experience working with multidisciplinary hardware engineering teams.
Hardware Engineering
Board Design / Layout
High-Speed Networking
High-Speed Signal Integrity
EMC / EMI
PCB Stackups
PCB Materials
Embedded Platforms
High-Performance Processors
FPGA-Based Systems
Hardware Architecture
Product Development
Manufacturing / NPI
Sustaining Engineering
Engineering Team Management
This is an Austin-based engineering leadership position requiring regular collaboration with hardware, software, manufacturing, compliance, and other technical teams.
The role may involve occasional travel for business, engineering collaboration, supplier/OEM activities, or other company requirements.
The position offers a competitive compensation package based on experience, education, technical expertise, and overall qualifications
Eligible employees may receive benefits including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and disability insurance
401(k) plan
Flexible time off
Paid holidays
Paid family leave
Tuition reimbursement
Employee stock purchase opportunities
Additional employee discounts and benefits
Bonus eligibility
Relocation assistance
The ideal candidate is a hands-on Hardware Engineering Manager who combines strong technical expertise with proven people-management experience.
The strongest candidates will have a background in high-speed networking hardware, complex computer/embedded platforms, board-level design, signal integrity, EMC, PCB architecture, and full product development lifecycle management
The candidate should be comfortable leading multidisciplinary teams while remaining technically engaged in architecture, design reviews, troubleshooting, productization, manufacturing support, and sustaining engineering.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced hardware engineering leader to help shape next-generation high-speed networking and computing platforms while leading a talented multidisciplinary engineering organization.
WHO
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Redmond, WA. Our Senior Leadership team has more than 137 years of combined experience in the Telecommunications and Software Industry. Inabia is built on family values and close-knit culture. This commitment extends to the relationships we build with both our employees and our business partnerships.
As a Minority Certified business, we strive to positively impact society through technology, people, and innovation.
WHAT
For over a decade, we have been providing powerful IT and business solutions to individuals and businesses alike. Here at Inabia, we believe that our success reflects our clients’ success.
HOW
We are fortunate to be situated in a city where technology and innovation is not only appreciated; but part of day to day lives. We are a growing company that has adapted and evolved our approach, helping us to exceed the ever-changing needs and requirements of our clients.
WHY
We are a company that fosters and values relationships, as a result many of our clients have been with us from the start of our journey. We ensure that our partners have access to best-in-class professional support, management consulting and staffing services. We make sure our consultants are carefully screened and selected based on their experience. This process ensures that we meet or exceed the specific needs of our clients.
