Wearables Hardware Engineering Leader — Scale & Innovate

Pinnacle Group, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Plan

401K Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Family Leave

Disability Insurance

Performance Bonus

Job summary

Pinnacle Group, Inc. is seeking an Hardware Engineering Manager for wearables in San Francisco. You will lead design, development, and manufacturing of rugged, activity-focused wearable products with a hands-on leadership style.

Bring 8+ years in outdoor electronics, 3+ years managing multi-disciplinary teams, and strong RF/regulatory experience. You will mentor engineers, recruit talent, and partner with suppliers to scale production.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in outdoor/wearable consumer electronics development.
• 3+ years in engineering management of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience with RF, EMC, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as systems architect for new wearables, resolving cross-functional design challenges.
• Lead collaboration with operations on sustaining high-volume products.
• Guide architecture, prototyping, EVT/DVT/PVT, certifications, NPI, ramp and sustainingEng.
• Ensure designs meet product and cost requirements.
• Build partnerships with domestic and international suppliers and manufacturers.
• Coordinate with ODM/JDM/CM partners, including Asian supply chains.
• Mentor engineers on best practices, prioritization, and documentation.
• Recruit and manage a mix of full-time and contract engineering talent.
• Collaborate with department heads to hit company strategic goals.
• Foster a people-first environment within a small team.

Skills

Systems architecture

People management

Cross-functional leadership

RF devices knowledge

ODM/JDM/CM relationships

Hardware leadership

Education

BS/MS/PhD in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

Pinnacle Group, Inc. is seeking an Hardware Engineering Manager for wearables in San Francisco. You will lead design, development, and manufacturing of rugged, activity-focused wearable products with a hands-on leadership style.

Bring 8+ years in outdoor electronics, 3+ years managing multi-disciplinary teams, and strong RF/regulatory experience. You will mentor engineers, recruit talent, and partner with suppliers to scale production.