Hardware Development Engineering Manager

Allied Resources Technical Consultants; Middletown Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 149,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Stock purchase program

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Allied Resources Technical Consultants seeks a Hardware Development Engineering Manager in Middletown, PA to lead design, simulation, testing, and validation of high-speed interconnect products.

This role will manage a team of product development engineers, guiding concepts through production, with emphasis on signal integrity and cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, product, and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years hardware engineering experience.
• Experience with hardware design, simulation, testing, validation.
• Experience with high-speed interconnects, cables, connectors.
• Strong understanding of electromagnetic theory and signal integrity.
• Ability to translate simulation and lab data into engineering decisions.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams through product lifecycle.
• Six Sigma or data analytics experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel 25-30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of high-speed active cable assemblies and interconnect products from concept through production.
• Define and manage hardware design, simulation, testing, and validation requirements for new products.
• Guide engineering teams through high-speed cable, connector, and component development.
• Review simulation and laboratory results and translate findings into actionable engineering recommendations.
• Lead technical and design reviews throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Partner with manufacturing, product, customer, and engineering stakeholders to drive successful product launches.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of product development engineers.
• Establish team goals around technical capability, engineering efficiency, product performance, and innovation.
• Support talent development, succession planning, hiring, and performance management.
• Communicate technical strategies, risks, and project impacts to customers and senior leadership.

Skills

Hardware development

Circuit design

Signal integrity

High-speed interconnects

Team leadership

Electromagnetic theory

Simulation & testing

Data analytics

Six Sigma

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Client: Leading Electronic Connectivity & Manufacturing Organization

Location: Middletown, PA (Onsite / Hybrid schedule to be confirmed)

Our client is seeking a Hardware Development Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, simulation, testing, and validation of high-speed electronic interconnect and cable assembly products.

This position combines deep technical expertise with engineering leadership. The selected candidate will lead a team of product development engineers while helping drive next-generation hardware solutions from concept through production. The role will have significant involvement in high-speed signal integrity, circuit behavior, simulation, validation, and cross-functional product development.

Key Highlights:

• Lead the design and development of high-speed active cable assemblies and interconnect products from concept through production.
• Define and manage hardware design, simulation, testing, and validation requirements for new products.
• Guide engineering teams through high-speed cable, connector, and component development.
• Review simulation and laboratory results and translate findings into actionable engineering recommendations.
• Lead technical and design reviews throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Partner with manufacturing, product, customer, and engineering stakeholders to drive successful product launches.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of product development engineers.
• Establish team goals around technical capability, engineering efficiency, product performance, and innovation.
• Support talent development, succession planning, hiring, and performance management.
• Communicate technical strategies, risks, and project impacts to customers and senior leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in hardware engineering, electronics product development, high-speed systems, or related engineering fields.
• Strong experience with hardware product development, circuit design, simulation, testing, and validation.
• Experience with high-speed interconnects, connectors, cable assemblies, twin-ax cables, or related technologies strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of electromagnetic theory, circuit behavior, and signal integrity principles.
• Ability to interpret simulation results and laboratory test data to guide engineering decisions.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams through the product lifecycle.
• Six Sigma, statistical analysis, or data analytics experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and develop engineering teams in a cross-functional environment.
• Ability to translate business and product objectives into actionable engineering plans.
• Ability to travel approximately 25-30%.

Base Salary: $149,000-$212,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors.

Total compensation may include base salary, incentive compensation, and benefits.

Benefits include a comprehensive package that may include:

• Medical and health insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee stock purchase opportunities
• Paid time off
• Additional voluntary benefits

EEO Policy:

Allied Resources Technical Consultants complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Allied Resources Technical Consultants does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by law.