Engineering Director, Product Development & Systems Leadership

Insight Global

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 155,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Insight Global in Austin, TX is seeking an Engineering Director - Product Development to lead a team of engineers across multiple product development efforts. You will oversee a 19-person engineering team (5 mechanical, 3 software) and guide work from concept through testing and production readiness, running technical reviews to ensure standards are met.

You will partner with clients and internal teams on progress, risks, and deliverables, and you will mentor staff, assist with staffing

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
10+ years of engineering experience across design, development, integration, and testing of complex systems.
5+ years leading engineering teams.
Experience delivering products from concept through production and deployment.
Experience with systems engineering processes, technical risk management, and product development lifecycle.
Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
Experience in defense, aerospace, instrumentation, or autonomous systems.
Experience with emerging technologies (AI, machine learning, MBSE, digital engineering).
Experience supporting manufacturing readiness and productization.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of engineers across multiple product development efforts.
Oversee a 19-person engineering team including mechanical and software engineers.
Guide work from concept through testing and production readiness.
Run technical reviews and ensure projects meet standards.
Partner with clients and internal teams to align on progress, risks, and deliverables.
Support mentorship, staffing planning, and overall engineering strategy.