Manager, Hardware Engineering

Alertus; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Job summary

Alertus in Baltimore is looking for an experienced Manager, Hardware Engineering to lead a small team within their Product Development division. This role involves hands-on technical oversight and mentoring team members while ensuring high-quality hardware solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, 8+ years of experience in design, and strong leadership skills.

Benefits include unlimited paid time off, 401(k) retirement plan, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on product and system design experience.
• Proven experience in a management role within an engineering team.
• Ability to travel occasionally as required.

Responsibilities

• Guide and mentor a small team of engineers in product development.
• Design, prototype, and document hardware solutions.
• Work with QA to ensure product quality before production.

Skills

Digital and analog design techniques

Electrical design using schematic capture tools

Experience with multilayer and controlled impedance PCBs

Embedded firmware development

Low power design concepts

Strong written and oral communication skills

Project management and prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Schematic capture tools

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzer

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and hands‑on Manager, Hardware Engineering to join our Product Development and Engineering division dedicated to developing, maintaining, and improving innovative life safety solutions. This role requires a balance of leadership and technical expertise, as the Manager, Hardware Engineering will not only guide and mentor a small team of engineers but also actively participate in the product development process.

This is an office based role and requires reporting to our HQ in Baltimore daily.

Responsibilities

• Work as a technical contributor while providing oversight to lead, mentor, and manage a small team of engineers to accomplish complex project design goals
• Design, prototype, and document these solutions which can be standalone elements or parts of larger systems
• Create necessary packages for transfer to Production and Implementations teams including bill(s) of materials, assembly instructions, test plans, and user documentation
• Work with QA to ensure product developments meet requirements and are ready to transition to Production team
• Provide high‑level technical assistance to Sales team(s) for existing and legacy product(s) as necessary
• Other duties as assigned
• Occasional travel may be required

Qualifications

• Experience with digital and analog design techniques including best practices for volume production repeatability and reliability
• Electrical design experience using schematic capture tools
• Experience with design of multilayer and controlled impedance PCBs
• Design experience with mixed voltage systems and various serial protocols
• Experience with prototype debug tools such as oscilloscope and logic analyzer as well as techniques to identify and resolve issues
• Working experience with embedded firmware development and repository systems
• Experience working with and leading small teams of various skill sets (hardware/firmware/QA)
• Understanding how to influence project outputs and timelines by proper ordering of task priority, understanding how parallel activities can be identified, and risk mitigation
• Ability to travel on occasion
• Experience designing products that work as part of larger systems
• Knowledge of network device operation and infrastructure
• Experience working with Industrial Designers to develop product enclosures
• Experience with low power design/battery‑powered design/design to cost concepts
• Working knowledge of techniques to reduce EMI/ESD/Susceptibility issues
• Some experience working with Contract Manufacturers and high volume assembly of electronic product
• Strong written and oral communication skills with understanding how to engage both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical engineering or related field
• 8+ years of hands‑on product and system design experience
• Proven experience in a management role within an engineering team

Benefits

• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Short‑term Disability, Accident, Hospital, and Cancer Insurance
• Live Near Your Work Homebuying Incentive Program
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Flex Scheduling

All applicants who wish to be employed by Alertus, regardless of work location, must be fully vaccinated or in the progress of vaccination by the first day of their employment (some exceptions may be considered if within the guidelines of the company policy). Proof of vaccination or exemption must be provided prior to their start date.

Alertus Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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