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 company’s success and impact countless people's 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.

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

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

Other duties as assigned

Occasional travel may be required

Required Skills & Abilities:

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

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 & 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

Additional Information:

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.

Protecting people from harm is what we do. It's our mission and our passion. As a company dedicated to developing advanced technologies to help save lives, we feel strongly that our employees protect themselves and others from a potentially fatal virus. We encourage everyone who can safely do so to vaccinate against COVID-19.

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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