Director Of Hardware And Production Engineering

Overview

Director of Hardware and Production Engineering (Lead) — Location : DFW (Hybrid option). Clearance Required : Must be US Citizen and ability to obtain DOD Secret. Nice to have a Secret or higher already.

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. The ideal candidate is passionate about scaling complex RF systems from concept to production while maintaining cost-effectiveness and reliability.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team of 15-25 engineers and report directly to the Chief Technology Officer as a member of the executive leadership team. Your work will directly impact the company's ability to deliver advanced aerospace radar solutions at scale, supporting critical applications in defense, autonomous vehicles, and weather monitoring.

This role offers the unique opportunity to build production capabilities from the ground up in the rapidly growing radar technology sector. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced startup environments, has a proven track record of bringing complex RF products to market, and is excited about the challenge of democratizing advanced aerospace radar solutions through scalable manufacturing processes.

Duties and 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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Employment details

Location : Dallas / Fort Worth area (DFW) with hybrid option

Employment type : Full-time

Industry : IT Services and IT Consulting

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