Director of Engineering Electrical​/Hardware

Position: Director of Engineering - (Electrical / Hardware)
Job Description
Director of Engineering - (Electrical / Hardware)

On-site:
Madison, Wisconsin (Relocation Assistance provided)

Join a well-established engineering company specializing in defense and aerospace embedded systems. This leadership role offers the opportunity to guide a technical engineering team in a collaborative, results-driven environment that prioritizes technical excellence and innovation.

Our client develops sophisticated embedded systems for military and aerospace applications, working with prime contractors and maintaining strong customer relationships across the defense sector.

This position offers career growth opportunities with structured advancement based on demonstrated technical leadership and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams through embedded systems development lifecycle
• Establish performance measurement systems and optimize team productivity
• Interface with customers on technical requirements, proposals, and program management
• Oversee hardware design projects including computing platforms and power systems
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver complex defense products
• Build relationships with prime contractors and manage customer programs
• Ensure compliance with military standards and development processes
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering staff

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Extensive embedded design experience prior to transitioning to management

Strong people management background including performance reviews, hiring/firing, and team building

Hardware design expertise including:

• High-end computing platforms and FPGA development
• Standards-based embedded products
• Power supply design for embedded systems

Software familiarity with BIOS, real-time operating systems, and driver development

Mechanical understanding of embedded system packaging and thermal design

Defense/aerospace project experience with prime contractors

Knowledge of military standards and development processes

Customer-facing experience with technical program management and proposals

U.S. citizenship required

Must be available for on-site work

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

• Excellent base salary commensurate with experience ($180k+)
• Comprehensive benefits
• Relocation assistance available
• Professional development opportunities
• Minimal travel requirements

Company Culture

This role suits a hands-on technical leader who values direct communication and collaborative problem-solving. The organization promotes a flat hierarchy and values technical expertise alongside leadership capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy

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