Hardware Engineering Manager

Hardware Engineering Manager
Madison, WI | Direct Hire | $150,000-$180,000 (Flexible) | Onsite

Our client is a 100% employee-owned engineering organization specializing in rugged embedded computing solutions for mission-critical defense, aerospace, and industrial applications. Their products operate in some of the most demanding environments in the world, where reliability is non-negotiable. This is an opportunity to lead a highly technical hardware engineering team within an ESOP-backed organization that values innovation, accountability, and long-term ownership.

The Hardware Engineering Manager will balance technical leadership with team development, ensuring engineering excellence while fostering a collaborative, performance-driven culture.

Hardware Engineering Manager Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of hardware engineers, setting technical direction and performance expectations.
• Oversee execution of embedded hardware development programs, ensuring projects meet schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with software, mechanical, manufacturing, and leadership teams to drive integrated product delivery.
• Manage resource planning, workload balancing, and technical problem resolution across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in engineering tools, workflows, and development processes to enhance efficiency and product reliability.

Hardware Engineering Manager Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of hardware engineering experience with at least 2+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Strong background in embedded hardware design, testing, and product development lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams through complex engineering challenges while maintaining accountability and performance standards.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence, mentor, and build strong cross-functional relationships.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation.
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays.

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Konik has been creating impactful relationships between technical talent and employers for more than 50 years. Konik has specialized in placing professional, qualified personnel in Minnesota and western Wisconsin businesses since its inception, and maintains a strong commitment to customer service.