Director of Device Engineering

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Engineering to lead device development across mechanical design, electrical design, and firmware development. This role will oversee a multidisciplinary engineering team to drive the development of cutting-edge devices from concept to production. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems, hardware development, and cross-functional leadership to ensure product innovation, reliability, and scalability.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the engineering roadmap for device development, aligning with business objectives.
• Lead and mentor mechanical, electrical, and firmware engineering teams, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Establish and optimize development processes, tools, and best practices to improve efficiency and quality.
• Work closely with product management, manufacturing, and operations to deliver high-performance, cost-effective, and scalable products.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration between design, testing, and production teams.
• Ensure integration of mechanical, electrical, and firmware components for optimal device performance.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies, materials, and manufacturing techniques to enhance product design.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and certifications (e.g., FCC, CE, UL).
• Lead design reviews, risk assessments, and failure analysis for continuous improvement.
• Manage engineering budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Track and report on project milestones and risks.
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors, suppliers, and external partners.
• Assist in quality assurance and testing processes to ensure product reliability.

Nature & Scope:

• Develops and implements strategic plans and objectives for the department/sub-function in an effective and innovative fashion
• Understands the business and can put together comprehensive department solutions
• Works with other leaders to establish strategic plans and works towards achieving them
• Provides leadership and direction to managers in their respective division/department
• Sees to department staffing needs (e.g. interviewing, hiring, new hire and ongoing training, annual evaluations, etc.)
• Participates in budget development and monitoring of expenses
• Level of signing authority established by company policy/guidelines

Knowledge & Skills:

• Proven expertise in mechanical design, PCB design, and embedded firmware development.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, DFM (Design for Manufacturability), and DFT (Design for Testability).
• Experience with embedded systems architecture, microcontrollers, and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks), PCB design tools (Altium), and firmware development tools.
• Strong understanding of IoT connectivity (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LTE, LoRa, Zigbee, etc.) and power management.
• Experience with regulatory compliance testing and industry standards.
• Familiarity with cloud integration, edge computing, and cybersecurity for IoT devices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in hardware and embedded systems development, with at least 5+ years in an engineering leadership role.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

People Management: Yes

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:
• Residing in Greater Los Angeles

Reports To: SVP of Engineering

Compensation: $137,990.00 to $172,200.00

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person's race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.