Head of Hardware - NPA Worldwide
Clarksburg, MD 20871
About the Job
Our client in Maryland is a leading provider of autonomous systems for ground-based movement in the working world. Amongst some of the earliest innovators in the field of driverless technology, our customer is focused on building systems that protect front-line soldiers and enable civilian workers in our industrial base
As the Head of Hardware you will be taking embedded products from concept to production. You will be leading teams of 30+ multi-disciplinary engineers in the process as well as coordinating with supply chain outside vendors and contractors to make sure the product production is complete.
Qualifications
100% on-site position in Clarksburg, MD. Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
Requirements:
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degree in the field of Robotics, Computer Science, or Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering
- 5+ years of leadership experience with teams of 20+ engineers including electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and firmware/embedded engineers
- Experience driving the development of products from the prototyping phase to large-scale production
- Experience managing the hardware and software product development cycle for embedded products that are required to withstand the outside elements
- Experience working with cross-functional groups (supply chain, production, field operations/support, hardware/software/mechanical/electrical/integration/test/safety engineers) throughout the entire product development life cycle to ensure that final products meet the requirements/objectives and the product can be effectively released to production and field support.
- Familiarity supervising engineers working with Linux (Ubuntu) or other POSIX and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) (NuttX, QNX, and/or VxWorks, specifically)
- Experience reading schematics and basic electronics, as well as understanding hardware documentation for the purposes of writing drivers.
Secret Clearance desired
Base salary
$200,000 - $300,000 per year
Staff Smart Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
About Us:
Since 2008, Staff Smart Inc. has served as a trusted talent solutions partner to businesses by providing flexible, scalable technical & engineering workforce solutions. We specialize in direct hire and retained executive search. Staff Smart, Inc. strategies are deployed across diverse industries and include Fortune 500, startups and non-profits. Based in San Diego, CA, we have the national reach, industry expertise, and capability to deliver on your critical talent needs. Staff Smart Inc. is a proud WBENC, certified woman-owned business.
Source : NPA Worldwide
