Head of Hardware & Photonics Engineering

Blue Signal Search; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is seeking a Director of Engineering in Pasadena, CA, to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team focused on hardware and photonics. This role involves managing complex technologies, improving processes, and developing engineering talent in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree and extensive engineering experience, with a strong emphasis on project execution and team leadership. This position offers a collaborative setting with significant influence across engineering and manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of professional experience in an engineering environment.
• At least five years of experience leading engineering teams is required.
• Demonstrated success with multidisciplinary technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering organization across hardware, optics, RF, and mechanical disciplines.
• Balance customer deliverables and product development.
• Build management cadence across engineering function.

Skills

Multidisciplinary engineering leadership

New product development

Project execution

Team mentoring and development

Background in aerospace or photonics

Education

Master’s degree in relevant engineering field

Job description

Blue Signal Search is seeking a Director of Engineering in Pasadena, CA, to lead a multidisciplinary engineering team focused on hardware and photonics. This role involves managing complex technologies, improving processes, and developing engineering talent in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree and extensive engineering experience, with a strong emphasis on project execution and team leadership. This position offers a collaborative setting with significant influence across engineering and manufacturing operations.