Engineering Leader (Hardware-Focused)

Performance Software Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Performance Software Corporation in Phoenix, Arizona is looking for an Engineering Leader to guide multidisciplinary teams in delivering high-reliability hardware solutions. You will mentor engineering teams, manage program execution, and build customer relationships to support business growth.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in hardware design, strong program management skills, and the ability to balance technical depth with business objectives. This is a pivotal role in a dynamic company committed to providing equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams in aerospace, defense, or safety-critical environments.
• Strong background in hardware design and development.
• Working knowledge of software integration in embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, mentor, and lead hardware and embedded engineering teams.
• Lead delivery of hardware-centric programs including planning and execution.
• Build strong relationships with customer technical stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Hardware design

Software integration

Program management

Communication

Job description

Performance Software is a leading provider of safety‑critical engineering services supporting the aerospace, defense, and mission‑critical industries. We deliver high‑impact solutions across complex hardware and software programs, partnering closely with our customers to solve challenging technical problems while consistently meeting cost, schedule, and quality commitments.

Role Overview

We’re seeking an Engineering Leader with a strong hardware background and software awareness to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across avionics and embedded systems programs. This role blends people leadership, program execution, and customer engagement, with a focus on delivering high‑reliability hardware solutions while integrating closely with software teams. You’ll play a key role in building teams, driving technical execution, and supporting business growth with strategic customers.

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership

• Recruit, mentor, and lead hardware and embedded engineering teams
• Build a strong team culture and maintain high engagement
• Align work to individual strengths and optimize utilization

Program Execution (Hardware‑Focused)

• Lead delivery of hardware‑centric programs (schedule, cost, quality)
• Own planning and execution across design, testing, verification, and integration
• Manage program plans, risks, metrics, and customer reporting
• Drive resolution of technical roadblocks across hardware/software interfaces
• Support full lifecycle development including requirements, design, lab integration, and validation
• Partner closely with software teams to ensure seamless system performance

Customer & Business Growth

• Build strong relationships with customer technical stakeholders
• Identify and pursue new hardware and system‑level opportunities
• Support ROMs, proposals, and technical solution development
• Partner with account leadership to align on strategy and growth

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams in aerospace, defense, or safety‑critical environments
• Strong background in hardware design and development (e.g., embedded systems, FPGA, digital/analog design, or avionics hardware)
• Working knowledge of software integration in embedded or real‑time systems
• Experience managing full lifecycle development (requirements through verification/validation)
• Strong program management experience (FP and/or T&M)
• Proven customer‑facing experience with excellent communication skills
• Experience supporting proposals, estimates, and technical strategy
• Ability to balance leadership, technical depth, and business objectives

Performance Software is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please discuss this with your recruiter if you are selected for an interview.