Head of Telematics Hardware & Embedded Engineering

TelemetryX; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 255,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO: 3 weeks annually

Holidays: 15.5 days yearly

401(k) with company match

Job summary

TelemetryX seeks a Director of Engineering for Telematics Hardware and Embedded Software to lead the design, development, and lifecycle management of telematics devices. You will manage hardware and firmware teams, coordinate with product and manufacturing partners to deliver scalable, secure vehicle telemetry platforms.

This role requires a proven track record in embedded systems and end-to-end leadership in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering required; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years in embedded systems and hardware product development.
• 5+ years leading engineering teams and managing design-for-manufacture processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of telematics hardware platforms and embedded software.
• Oversee full product lifecycle from concept to production and field deployment.
• Manage contract manufacturers and outsourced partners for quality and cost.
• Define system architecture including communications, OTA updates, and security.
• Establish engineering processes with reviews, testing, and release metrics.
• Mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams across hardware and software.

Skills

Embedded systems

Leadership

Hardware development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

GPS/GNSS

CAN bus

OTA updates

FCC/PTCRB testing

Job description

TelemetryX seeks a Director of Engineering for Telematics Hardware and Embedded Software to lead the design, development, and lifecycle management of telematics devices. You will manage hardware and firmware teams, coordinate with product and manufacturing partners to deliver scalable, secure vehicle telemetry platforms.

This role requires a proven track record in embedded systems and end-to-end leadership in a fast-growing environment.