Principal Hardware Electrical Engineering

Director of Engineering - (Electrical / Hardware) On-site: Madison, Wisconsin (Relocation Assistance provided) Join a well-established engineering company specializing in defense and aerospace embedded systems.

This leadership role offers the opportunity to guide a technical engineering team in a collaborative, results-driven environment that prioritizes technical excellence and innovation.

Our client develops sophisticated embedded systems for military and aerospace applications, working with prime contractors and maintaining strong customer relationships across the defense sector.

This position offers career growth opportunities with structured advancement based on demonstrated technical leadership and performance.

Lead engineering teams through embedded systems development lifecycle

Establish performance measurement systems and optimize team productivity

Interface with customers on technical requirements, proposals, and program management

Oversee hardware design projects including computing platforms and power systems

Build relationships with prime contractors and manage customer programs

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering staff

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Strong people management background including performance reviews, hiring/firing, and team building

High-end computing platforms and FPGA development

Power supply design for embedded systems

Software familiarity with BIOS, real-time operating systems, and driver development

Mechanical understanding of embedded system packaging and thermal design

Defense/aerospace project experience with prime contractors

Customer-facing experience with technical program management and proposals

Must be available for on-site work

Relocation assistance available

Minimal travel requirements

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