Hardware Engineering Manager

📣 We're Hiring: Hardware Engineering Manager📍 Location: United Arab Emirates (UAE) 🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time 💼 Level: Manager🌐 About UsWe are seeking an experienced, technically strong, and people-focused Hardware Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, validation, industrialization, and lifecycle management of electronic hardware products and platforms.The role provides leadership across electronic design, PCB development, embedded hardware, power electronics, signal integrity, component selection, prototyping, testing, certification, manufacturing, reliability, cost optimization, and product lifecycle management.The successful candidate will work closely with Embedded Systems, Firmware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Technical Architecture, Solution Architecture, Product Management, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sourcing, Supplier Management, Cybersecurity, and Customer Support.🎯 The RoleThe Hardware Engineering Manager will lead the hardware engineering function and ensure products are designed and delivered to meet requirements for:Performance + Reliability + Safety + Security + Manufacturability + Cost + ScheduleThe role covers the complete hardware lifecycle:Requirements → Architecture → Schematic Design → PCB Design → Prototype → Bring-Up → Verification → Validation → Certification → Production → Field Support → End-of-LifeThe manager will combine technical leadership, engineering management, architecture governance, project delivery, resource planning, risk management, supplier coordination, and team development.🚀 What You'll Do🧠 Hardware Engineering LeadershipLead hardware engineering teamsDefine hardware engineering strategyEstablish design standards and engineering practicesReview complex hardware designsApprove technical approachesResolve cross-functional technical issuesPromote reusable hardware platformsEstablish engineering quality standardsDrive continuous improvement🏗️ Hardware ArchitectureLead and review architectures involving:MicrocontrollersMicroprocessorsSoCsFPGAsDSPsMemorySensorsActuatorsDisplaysCommunication modulesPower-management ICsAnalog circuitryDigital circuitryHigh-speed interfacesWireless systemsEnsure architecture balances:Performance + Power + Cost + Reliability + Manufacturability + Availability🔌 Electronic Circuit DesignOversee development of:Digital circuitsAnalog circuitsMixed-signal circuitsPower suppliesPower-management systemsSensor interfacesControl circuitsProtection circuitsCommunication interfacesEmbedded processing systems📐 Schematic DesignEnsure high-quality schematic development covering:Component selectionPower distributionSignal routingInterface definitionProtectionGroundingClockingReset circuitsDebug interfacesTest pointsEstablish appropriate schematic-review and approval processes.🖥️ PCB DesignOversee PCB development covering:Multilayer PCB designHigh-speed routingControlled impedancePower distributionGroundingThermal managementEMI/EMC considerationsManufacturabilityTestabilityExperience with Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro/OrCAD, KiCad, or equivalent tools is advantageous.⚡ Power ElectronicsWhere applicable, oversee:DC/DC convertersAC/DC conversionBattery managementVoltage regulationPower distributionPower sequencingLoad switchingProtection circuitsBattery chargingEnsure power designs meet performance, safety, thermal, and reliability requirements.📡 Signal IntegrityOversee signal-integrity considerations for:High-speed digital signalsDDRPCIeUSBEthernetHDMI/Display interfacesSerDesRF interfacesWork with simulation and measurement teams to identify and resolve signal-integrity issues.📻 RF & Wireless HardwareWhere applicable, oversee hardware supporting:Wi-FiBluetooth/BLECellularGNSS/GPSNFCRFIDOther RF technologiesCoordinate antenna, RF, PCB, and regulatory requirements.🌡️ Thermal EngineeringEnsure hardware designs appropriately manage:Heat generationComponent temperatureThermal dissipationHeat sinksThermal interfacesAirflowEnclosuresEnvironmental conditionsConduct or oversee thermal analysis and testing.🛡️ Hardware ReliabilityEstablish hardware reliability practices covering:Component deratingFailure analysisEnvironmental testingThermal cyclingVibrationShockHumidityESDElectrical overstressPower cyclingUse appropriate reliability engineering methods to reduce field failures.🔐 Hardware SecurityWhere applicable, incorporate:Secure elementsHardware root of trustTrusted executionCryptographic acceleratorsDebug-port protectionSecure boot supportDevice identityTamper protectionWork closely with Cybersecurity and Embedded Systems teams.🧩 Hardware/Firmware IntegrationWork closely with Firmware and Embedded Systems teams on:MCU/SoC selectionPeripheral interfacesDevice driversBoot processesGPIOUARTSPII²CCANUSBEthernetADC/DACPWMInterruptsDMAPower-management interfacesSupport efficient hardware/firmware bring-up.🧪 Prototype DevelopmentLead hardware development through:Proof of conceptEngineering prototypesEVTDVTPVTProduction releaseEstablish appropriate design-review and prototype-validation gates.📊 Key Performance AreasPerformance may be measured against:Hardware release predictabilityPrototype success rateFirst-pass design successProduct-launch readinessHardware reliabilityField failure rateManufacturing yieldFirst-pass yieldDefect densityEscaped defectsTest coverageCertification readinessProduct cost targetsBOM cost reductionComponent availabilityObsolescence riskEngineering change frequencyDesign-cycle timeSchedule adherenceDevelopment productivityPlatform reuseTechnical-debt reductionEngineering costTeam developmentEmployee retentionStakeholder satisfaction🤝 Cross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with:Embedded SystemsFirmware EngineeringElectrical EngineeringElectronics EngineeringSystems EngineeringSoftware EngineeringTechnical ArchitectureSolution ArchitectureProduct ManagementProduct DevelopmentQuality AssuranceManufacturing EngineeringOperationsCybersecuritySupply ChainProcurementPurchasingSourcingStrategic SourcingSupplier ManagementVendor ManagementCustomer Support🇦🇪 UAE / GCC EnvironmentThe successful candidate should be comfortable leading multidisciplinary hardware engineering teams in a multicultural UAE environment, including coordination with international design centers, manufacturers, suppliers, certification bodies, and technology partners.Experience developing hardware for IoT, smart infrastructure, industrial automation, telecommunications, energy, electronics, automotive, robotics, aerospace, medical devices, or other technology-intensive applications is advantageous.💼 Preferred Industry ExperienceExperience in one or more of the following is advantageous:Embedded systemsConsumer electronicsIoTIndustrial automationAutomotiveTelecommunicationsRoboticsEnergySmart infrastructureMedical devicesAerospaceSemiconductorNetworkingSmart appliancesWearablesManufacturing technologyConnected devices🎓 What We're Looking ForBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, Hardware Engineering, or a related discipline8+ years of hardware/electronics engineering experience3+ years of engineering management or technical leadership experienceStrong electronic hardware architecture knowledgeStrong digital and analog electronics fundamentalsExperience with PCB and schematic designStrong hardware debugging and laboratory skillsExperience with microcontrollers, processors, SoCs, and/or FPGAsUnderstanding of hardware/firmware integrationExperience with hardware verification and validationStrong project and delivery-management skillsStrong people-management and stakeholder-management skills🌟 Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree in a relevant engineering disciplineAltium, Cadence, OrCAD, KiCad, or equivalentHigh-speed PCB designSignal-integrity analysisPower-integrity analysisRF/wireless hardwarePower electronicsFPGA design/integrationARM or RISC-V platformsEmbedded/IoT productsHardware securityThermal engineeringDFM/DFA/DFTAutomated hardware testingPython/LabVIEW/MATLABFunctional-safety experienceISO 26262 / IEC 61508 experience where applicableEMI/EMC and regulatory certification experienceReliability engineeringFMEA/fault-tree analysisComponent lifecycle managementEMS/contract manufacturing experienceSupplier engineeringProduct cost optimizationExperience managing distributed engineering teamsExperience in a large or multinational organizationFluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage🌟 What We OfferFull-time management position based in the United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪Competitive management-level salaryPerformance incentives where applicableProfessional development and leadership opportunitiesOpportunity to lead advanced electronic hardware and embedded-product programsExposure to Embedded Systems, Firmware, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Technical Architecture, Solution Architecture, Product Management, Manufacturing, Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, Procurement, and SourcingAccess to modern electronic-design, simulation, testing, prototyping, and manufacturing technologiesCareer progression toward Senior Engineering Manager, Head of Hardware Engineering, Head of Engineering, Director of Hardware Engineering, Director of Engineering, VP Engineering, or CTOMulticultural working environmentComprehensive benefits package