Manager, Hardware Engineering

Company Description

At Alertus, protecting people from harm is our mission and our passion. As the leader in mass notification, we are committed to providing customizable, scalable, and cost-effective solutions, as we know even a few seconds of warning can help save lives during an emergency.

Our employees are integral to the companys success and impact countless peoples lives, safety, and well being. We aim for a positive, collaborative environment that allows employees to work across departments easily and effectively.

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.

A Day in the Life

• 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

Required Skills

• 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

Desired Skills

• 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

Education and Experience

• 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

Alertus Career Advantages

• 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