Director of Hardware and Production Engineering

Director of Hardware and Production Engineering

Founded in 2016, this California-based aerospace company specializes in high-resolution radar systems for autonomous vehicles, defense applications, and wind energy sectors. They develop advanced phased-array radar technology that delivers enhanced performance at reduced costs compared to traditional solutions.

We are seeking an experienced Director of Hardware and Production Engineering to lead our hardware development teams and establish world-class production capabilities. This executive-level role will drive the transition from R&D prototypes to high-volume manufacturing of revolutionary GaN AESA radar systems.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary hardware engineering teams (15-25 engineers)
• Develop and execute hardware roadmaps aligned with company growth objectives
• Drive transition from prototype systems to production-ready radar platforms
• Establish production scalability strategies for multi-mission radar systems
• Oversee design and development of GaN AESA front-end systems and T / R modules
• Lead hardware integration of digital beamforming systems with supercomputing backends
• Manage development of 32-channel baseband processing hardware architectures
• Establish and scale production processes for high-power GaN radar systems
• Develop supply chain strategies for critical RF components and GaN semiconductors
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement processes
• Manage relationships with contract manufacturers and key suppliers
• Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining product quality
• Ensure thermal management solutions for high-power density GaN systems
• Lead design reviews and technical risk assessments
• Partner with executive team on technology strategy and business development initiatives

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We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.

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