Hardware Engineering Manager

1004 Copeland Oaks Dr, Morrisville, NC 27560, USA

Job Type

Full-Time Exempt

Workspace

On-Site (Hybrid Available)

Reports To

Director of Engineering

Department

FLSA Status

Exempt

Since opening our doors in 2003, Device Solutions has established itself as a trusted electronics engineering consultancy specializing in IoT, RF, and embedded systems. We work with clients across industrial, mining, medical, and automotive markets from early feasibility through production support and certification.

We believe great engineers are looking for more than just compensation, benefits, or the latest technology stack. Many of our team members joined us after successful careers at larger companies because they wanted something different: greater technical ownership, faster decision-making, meaningful customer impact, and the opportunity to work alongside highly experienced peers. Our team is supported by tenured engineering and business professionals who value collaboration, innovation, and solving complex real-world problems.

Engineers here have direct influence on projects, customers, and technical direction, without layers of unnecessary bureaucracy or organizational politics.

As Hardware Engineering Manager, you will lead the hardware engineering team while remaining a hands‑on technical contributor. A large part of your time will be spent doing billable engineering work: designing, debugging, and delivering embedded and wireless systems for clients across a variety of customer markets. You will own day‑to‑day technical execution, guide engineers through complex challenges, and mentor and grow the hardware engineering team.

Candidates must reside in the Raleigh‑Durham metro area to fulfill the schedule needs of the role, but non‑local candidates willing to relocate may be considered. No visa sponsorship, subcontracting, or fully remote arrangements are available.

• Technical & Project Execution (Primary)
• Perform detailed hardware design and development work on client projects as a billable contributor.
• Estimate project tasks and timelines to inform statements of work.
• Interface with prospective and existing clients to understand and manage technical expectations.
• Ensure hardware solutions are well‑architected, practical, and aligned with project objectives.
• Lead and enforce design reviews and contributions from engineering team to ensure technical quality, maintain standards, and ensure adherence to customer/product requirements.
• Provide critical technical oversight and guide engineers through technical challenges in RF, embedded systems, PCB design, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive root cause analysis and document lessons learned to improve future execution.
• Lead and support recovery plans when problems arise in projects and tasks (budget, schedule, etc.).
• Manage a team of 5–8 hardware engineers, including workload oversight, daily technical direction, and personnel administration.
• Hold regular one‑on‑ones; provide direct, constructive feedback on performance and professional development.
• Identify and develop technical leads within the team; empower them to support daily project operations.
• Mentor engineers on processes, design standards, and engineering best practices.
• Inspire and motivate the team by aligning business and individual goals.
• Foster a collaborative, communicative team culture; recognize and celebrate contributions from all team members regardless of seniority or background.
• Exemplify and reinforce the company values.
• Strategy & Operations
• Establish and maintain quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement through process definition and disciplined execution.
• Collaborate with the Director of Engineering to allocate resources and staff projects effectively, ensuring optimal utilization and setting future work up for success.
• Identify and manage third‑party vendor relationships.
• Establish and manage non‑project hardware budget (tools, training, etc.).
• Review and support the hiring process.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional peers to establish best practices and business‑wide efficiencies.
• Lead cross‑discipline brainstorming sessions.
• Maintain a smooth and well‑defined…