Manufacturing & Hardware Lead (IoT + DoD Systems) General Ma

General Manager Of Hardware

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed. Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors-helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

We're looking for a General Manager of Hardware to build and scale our IoT hardware business line. You'll take early-stage prototypes developed by a small embedded systems team and lead the transformation into production-ready tags, sensors, and edge devices built for the warfighter. This is a Director-level role where you'll own the entire hardware lifecycle-from prototyping and contract manufacturing to quality assurance, supply chain, and delivery. You'll build and lead a small, highly capable team while working cross-functionally with product, engineering, and operations to ship real hardware into the field.

What You'll Do

• Lead the maturation of early hardware designs into scalable, production-ready defense-grade solutions.
• Manage external design and manufacturing partners, including contract manufacturers and industrial designers.
• Translate embedded system concepts into manufacturable PCB designs with attention to cost, durability, and environmental performance.
• Build and oversee a QA and testing framework for hardware verification and field-readiness.
• Design the manufacturing and assembly process from scratch, including BOM optimization and yield improvement.
• Oversee compliance with relevant certifications (e.g., MIL-STD, FIPS, TAA, FCC, etc.).
• Support hardware prototyping, revision control, and field testing for rugged environments.
• Partner with software, firmware, and DevSecOps teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery across the stack.
• Provide clear reporting and roadmap leadership to executives on cost, delivery timelines, risks, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

Bonus Points For

This is more than a leadership position-it's an opportunity to launch a new business line that supports our national defense. You'll own a greenfield opportunity with the backing of a fast-moving team and real mission impact. Make hardware happen. Apply today.