Head of Hardware Engineering

First Principle; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Head of Hardware Engineering in New York, NY. You will lead the design and development of large-scale hardware systems for carbon sequestration projects. The role requires 5+ years in heavy industry and a strong background in mechanical and electrical systems. This is a full-time position that offers influence on system architecture and deployment strategies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in heavy industry.
• Experience designing complex physical systems for industrial applications.
• Hands-on prototyping and build skills across mechanical, electrical, and automation disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of large-scale hardware systems.
• Oversee installation of commercial-scale projects.
• Collaborate with industrial customers on operational requirements.
• Guide process engineering and systems automation.
• Develop product roadmaps for replication across sites.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical design

Electrical design

Process engineering

Systems automation

Job description

This range is provided by First Principle. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

We've partnered with an engineering company developing novel carbon storage infrastructure based on advanced electrochemical and mineralization processes. With a successful demonstration system already operating, the company is entering a critical phase of industrial deployment, scaling up their technology for use across heavy infrastructure and process-intensive environments.

As they transition into this build phase, we are seeking a Head of Hardware Engineering to lead the design, development, and field deployment of their core systems. This role will be pivotal in scaling the platform from a working pilot into a repeatable industrial solution, delivering measurable, verifiable carbon sequestration at meaningful scale.

Reporting directly to the executive team, this role offers significant influence on system architecture, execution strategy, and long-term deployment success.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of large-scale hardware systems with mechanical, electrical, and fluid process components.
• Oversee end-to-end design, build, and installation of the company’s first commercial-scale project.
• Collaborate directly with industrial customers to understand operational requirements and integration constraints.
• Guide process engineering, mechanical design, and systems automation, with a focus on reliable field deployment.
• Build internal processes for design reviews, testing, safety, and site commissioning
• Develop product roadmaps to support replication across industrial sites and long-term scaling of CO₂ storage capacity.

Success Criteria

• 5+ years of experience working in or adjacent to heavy industry mining, oil & gas, cement, aggregates, or large-scale process equipment.
• Direct experience designing and implementing complex physical systems for industrial applications including familiarity with design-for-installation and long-term maintenance in challenging environments
• Hands-on prototyping and build skills with comfort operating across mechanical, electrical, and automation disciplines as needed.
• Experience with EPC workflows, vendor engagement, and site-level implementation
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to guide teams and coordinate field execution

This is an opportunity to lead the development of a high-impact industrial platform grounded in novel chemistry, advanced hardware, and real-world implementation. You’ll be joining a highly technical team at a pivotal moment, helping bring a first-of-a-kind carbon storage system to life.

For more information, reach out to our team or apply today!

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Research, and Manufacturing
• Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Chemical Manufacturing, and Oil and Gas