Director, Solar & Imaging Hardware Design

Distinctive Staffing Solutions; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinctive Staffing Solutions seeks a Director of Hardware Design to lead the electrical hardware strategy for solar-powered outdoor devices and camera/imaging electronics, driving global deployments.

The role combines deep technical leadership with cross-functional collaboration across software, AI/computer vision, QA, product, and procurement to deliver reliable, manufacturable hardware and a roadmap for team growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10–15+ years hands-on experience in electrical hardware design for solar power systems, camera/imaging electronics, rugged outdoor devices.
• Expertise in power electronics, battery management systems, and low-power design for solar applications.
• Experience with camera modules and imaging pipelines for computer vision applications.
• Strong proficiency in schematic capture and PCB design tools, particularly Altium.
• Experience with BOM management and collaboration with procurement and manufacturers.
• Ability to independently lead hardware projects and influence cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills and experience with mechanical integration requirements.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead design and optimization of solar power systems for outdoor devices.
• Lead development of camera/imaging hardware for reliable performance in varying environments.
• Develop robust electrical systems for global deployment emphasizing temperature variance and reliability.
• Manage BOMs, cost optimization, and lifecycle management; coordinate with procurement and contract manufacturers.
• Partner with AI/ML and computer vision teams to meet image quality and power efficiency standards.

Skills

Leadership & collaboration

Cross-functional work

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Job description

Distinctive Staffing Solutions seeks a Director of Hardware Design to lead the electrical hardware strategy for solar-powered outdoor devices and camera/imaging electronics, driving global deployments.

The role combines deep technical leadership with cross-functional collaboration across software, AI/computer vision, QA, product, and procurement to deliver reliable, manufacturable hardware and a roadmap for team growth.