Principal Engineer, Hardware Development

Principal Engineer, Hardware Development At Landis+Gyr , we don’t just manage energy—we lead the transformation toward a smarter and more sustainable energy future. With a net revenue of USD 1.73 billion in FY 2024 , and a presence in over 30 countries across five continents, Landis+Gyr empowers utilities and consumers to optimize energy usage through advanced metering, grid-edge intelligence, and powerful data analytics. Today, our global team of about 6,300 professionals is shaping the digital energy era—developing innovative technologies that support decarbonization, grid modernization, and real‑time energy insights. Our record USD 4.6 billion order backlog and strong book‑to‑bill ratio reflect long‑term confidence in our mission and solutions. Join us at Landis+Gyr, where we manage energy better! The Principal Engineer – Hardware Development calls for an experienced, knowledgeable, and talented engineer to lead the development of hardware components for the Engineering organization. As a hardware technical lead, you will have an opportunity to lead and collaborate with other engineers to design, plan, develop, and maintain electronic design and industry best practices engineering team. Experienced and high contributing engineer capable of handling complicated R&D hardware, firmware, software, and complete solutions projects as part of a cross‑functional team. Collaborates with Product Management, Project Management and other R&D teams in design, development, and validation of complete Smart Grid solutions. Collaborates with SMEs and business partners on component and system design. Key Responsibilities Lead design and development of wireless communication devices. Contribute to overall system architecture utilizing communication devices by working with Systems and Solutions architecture teams. Work with the other architects in the wireless communications platform team, and Global Procurement, on the selection of major components used in RF devices. Resource allocation responsibilities teams being managed. Responsible for subordinate teams' on‑time delivery and quality adherence. Contribution to department budgeting. Direct contribution in the hiring process through technical and team fit interviews. Direct contribution to the performance appraisal process, feeding into performance improvement plans and employee recognition plans. Provide leadership in design, development, documentation, bench/compliance testing, etc. Develop specifications including functional requirements, detailed design, test procedures as part of a multidisciplinary team. Identify technical areas for improvement and make detailed business cases for improvements or new areas of opportunities. Provide support, troubleshoot, and resolve sustaining issues with high Quality Output. Provide detailed and accurate estimates for development efforts. Lead in component and/or solution design, development, documentation,. Work on agile development teams, collaborating with multiple cross‑discipline architecture teams to develop hardware and software components as part of L+G Smart Grid solutions. Participate in recruitment, development and mentoring of junior engineers. Lead functional area‑specific continuous improvement initiatives. Lead in innovative technology and solutions development and/or validation. Company Values Supports and adheres to Company’s core values. Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required. Supports and adheres to Company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy. Represents Company in a positive, professional manner when working with both internal and external customers. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 30% leadership responsibilities & 70% development responsibilities. Ability to work independently as well as in a leadership role on multiple development teams. Conduct reviews with the team (subordinates) to improve compliance with established best practices and applicable industry standards. Ability to energize and mentor junior members of the team to achieve deliverables. Serve as the technical lead for larger projects, establishing technical direction as well as monitoring project management metrics. Acts as technical authority in areas of specialty on assigned projects. Ability to communicate effectively across audiences and through multiple mediums. Ability to work with others of diverse backgrounds. Ability to exercise critical thinking and creative problem solving. Ability to work effectively as part of a cross‑regional team. Ability to stay current on changing technologies and their applications in the utility industry. Ability to learn independently and facilitate training and knowledge sharing across multiple teams. Ability to provide technical leadership on complex projects. Ability to own parts of projects and facilitate project execution. Ability to work effectively with external partners. Ability to provide technical guidance to project teams. Education and Experience Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field. Master’s degree preferred. At least 10 years of relevant experience required. Benefits Landis+Gyr is a global leader in energy management solutions, operating in over 30 countries and headquartered in Switzerland. We are thrilled that you’ve considered Landis+Gyr to be a part of your professional journey. As a part of the L+G family, employees are offered a comprehensive and competitive package of benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and a 401(k)-retirement plan featuring a generous company match incentive. Additionally, we offer three (3) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) as well as eleven (11) paid holidays. We also offer a tuition reimbursement program, optional pet insurance, supplemental and host of other perks to ensure the health, wellness, and enrichment of our team members. Compensation Pay is in the range of $112,965 - $162,627 per year. The position is eligible for a 401(k) match and consideration for an annual bonus. All candidates are encouraged to apply. Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contact We value and encourage diversity in our team. This position is open to all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background. We’re committed to shaping a better future for everyone. #EnergizeYourCareer and join us on our journey toward a greener tomorrow. Job Details Job Title: Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Requisition ID: 21777 Location: Alpharetta, GA, US Workplace Type: On-site Nearest Major Market: Alpharetta Nearest Secondary Market: Atlanta #J-18808-Ljbffr