Hardware Engineering Director for Rugged MIL-SPEC Systems

TEEMA; Clarksburg (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA seeks a Director of Engineering in Clarksburg, MD to lead a multi-discipline hardware organization spanning Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, and Hardware Integration teams.

The role emphasizes architectural oversight, product development processes, and lifecycle execution from concept to production, with strong cross-functional collaboration across Product, Program, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Software teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of engineering leadership experience with increasing responsibility.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex hardware products from concept through production.
• Proven track record of attracting, developing, and retaining top-tier, high-performing engineering talent.
• Experience developing MILSPEC ruggedized hardware products at scale.
• Deep understanding of ISO 9000 and other quality-related best practices and certifications.
• Experience working with Agile, Kanban, and Waterfall methodologies from initial concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing hardware engineering organization, including Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Hardware Integration resources.
• Review and approve major architectural decisions and technical trade studies.
• Provide technical direction and oversight for: Hardware design, embedded systems integration, mechanical design and packaging, and environmental qualification.
• Own hardware development execution across all phases of the product lifecycle from conceptual design through production release.
• Drive adherence to the company’s Product Development Process, ensuring disciplined design reviews, risk management, and change control practices
• Lead technical planning, resource allocation, and execution tracking across multiple concurrent development programs.
• Partner closely with Product Management, Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Software Engineering teams
• Support development of product roadmaps and technology strategies aligned with business objectives
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and compliance regulations for project milestones and to government contract requirements.
• Develop and communicate multiple project roadmaps internally and diligently update internal data systems. Effectively communicate in-flight and planned projects with metrics, KPIs, risks, dependencies, obstacles, and mitigation plans.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Embedded systems

Hardware design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline

Job description

TEEMA seeks a Director of Engineering in Clarksburg, MD to lead a multi-discipline hardware organization spanning Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, and Hardware Integration teams.

The role emphasizes architectural oversight, product development processes, and lifecycle execution from concept to production, with strong cross-functional collaboration across Product, Program, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Software teams.