Hardware Engineering Director jobs in Illinois

Hardware Engineering Director directs and oversees all aspects of hardware engineering activities within an organization. Establishes policies and procedures that produce high-quality hardware products. Being a Hardware Engineering Director ensures all hardware engineering projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with the organization's established policies and objectives. Responsible for the creation and implementation of the organization's hardware engineering strategy. Additionally, Hardware Engineering Director collaborates and partners with key stakeholders to align priorities and drive projects forward. Stays abreast of advancements in hardware technology and materials. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Hardware Engineering Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Hardware Engineering Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director of Hardware Engineering with Security Clearance
  • ClearanceJobs
  • Rolling Meadows, IL FULL_TIME
  • Requisition ID: R10157460 *

    • Category:* Engineering *
    • Location:* Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States of America *
    • Clearance Type:* Secret *
    • Telecommute:* No- Teleworking not available for this position *
    • Shift:* 1st Shift (United States of America) *
    • Travel Required:* Yes, 10% of the Time *
    • Relocation Assistance:* Relocation assistance may be available *
    • Positions Available:* 1 At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission! Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) Sector is seeking a Director of Hardware Engineering in Rolling Meadows, IL. This position is responsible for providing the people, processes, and tools to meet the current and future needs of the programs and technologies within the NGMS portfolio. This role will provide the technical and people leadership and functional oversight needed to establish and maintain a world class hardware engineering organization across multiple locations, divisions, and programs. This role will have overall responsibility for the development, design, implementation, application, training, and product support of state-of-the-art solutions in support of NGMS captures, programs and research and development in a cost-effective manner. Team Leadership and Management: The director of Hardware Engineering will lead a management and technical staff of approximately 400 primarily electrical (digital, RF, analog, power), mechanical, optical, and product integrity engineers who support a variety of programs in different life cycle stages. The director will manage departmental budgets, ensuring the team has the resources they require to be successful, while maintaining a cost-competitive organization. As a discipline lead for Hardware Engineering, this role will champion consistency across the discipline ensuring reuse, common tools and training/skill development through all levels of the organization including management of design data (configuration management, printing wiring board layout, data management, drafting, standards and components, and product follow). The most significant tasks included within the scope of this responsibility are:
    • Management of team assignments across programs and Non-Contractual Technical Activity (NCTA)
    • Maintenance of future staffing projections
    • Staff management & administration
    • Budget management
    • Mentoring & career development, including training Technical Performance: The Director of Hardware Engineering will support a variety of programs in different life cycle stages. The most significant tasks that may be performed within the scope of this area include:
    • Program performance monitoring & support
    • Ensuring and monitoring quality of work products
    • Engineering process improvement, maintenance & enforcement
    • Program task management & team leadership
    • Traditional program hardware engineering tasks. Planning for the Future: The Director of Hardware Engineering will be instrumental in setting the path for the organization and supporting the strategic direction of the supported business areas. The most significant tasks included within the scope of this area are:
    • Support to new business capture
    • Responsible for the creation, review and approval of project bids for the organization
    • Independent technical reviews of major programs and R&D projects
    • Technology vision / roadmap definition & maintenance
    • Development of NCTA project definition
    • Thought leadership toward product innovations
    • Thought leadership toward business model innovations.
    • Basic Qualifications:*
    • Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields (STEM) with 9 years of experience, a Master's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields (STEM) with 7 years of experience, or a PhD in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields (STEM) with 4 years of experience.
    • 9 years of technical experience in any combination of Hardware, Systems, Software/Firmware engineering disciplines accompanied by high proficiency in technical problem solving to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation and monitoring
    • A minimum of 5 years demonstrated success managing people and technical leadership roles effectively leading large, diverse technical teams
    • Program management experience in either profit and loss or integrated product team
    • Developed technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills with successful performance in bringing broader cross-discipline systems thinking to problem solving
    • High proficiency in oral and written communications at all levels within an organization, internally, and externally
    • Proficiency in typical office computer applications, and working familiarity with modern tools for electrical, mechanical and optical development activities (ECAD, MCAD, PLM, analysis, etc.)
    • Working familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, and CMMI
    • US Citizenship and active DoD Secret Clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI and Special Access Clearance (SAP)
    • Preferred Qualifications:*
    • Master's degree in a relevant technical or management specialty
    • Experience as a technical leader and visionary
    • A high proficiency in the design of electronic hardware designs for military customers and applications
    • Working knowledge of NG procurement processes
    • Salary Range: *$181,900 - $272,900 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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Engineering Director
  • IMI Precision Engineering
  • University Park, IL FULL_TIME
  • IMI plc IMI plc is a sector focused organisation at the forefront of delivering motion and fluid control technologies that create a more sustainable world, improving the quality of life for our custom...
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Engineering Hardware Program Manager
  • Avispa Technology
  • Schaumburg, IL FULL_TIME,CONTRACTOR,TEMPORARY
  • Engineering Hardware Program Manager A leading technology company is looking for an Engineering Hardware Program Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for working on a variety of techn...
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Manager Hardware Engineering 1 with Security Clearance
  • ClearanceJobs
  • Rolling Meadows, IL FULL_TIME
  • Requisition ID: R10157707 *Category:* Engineering *Location:* Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States of America *Clearance Type:* Top Secret *Telecommute:* Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for th...
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Director, Engineering
  • IMI
  • University Park, IL FULL_TIME
  • IMI plcIMI plc is a sector focused organisation at the forefront of delivering motion and fluid control technologies that create a more sustainable world, improving the quality of life for our custome...
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Director Engineering
  • ENGIE North America Inc.
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • What You Can Expect As our Director of Engineering, you will lead a team of six (6) individuals responsible for designing rooftop and ground-mounted solar Photovoltaic, and battery energy storage inst...
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Director of Engineering
  • SmartTalent Staffing and Recruiting
  • Auburn, WA
  • SmartHire is hiring an Engineering Director for a Manufacturing company in Auburn. Ideal candidate will have a minimum o...
  • 6/2/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Engine Director
  • Peak Performance Recruitment
  • Miami, FL
  • As a premier engine material and support services company, we specialize in being an engine aftermarket parts stockist a...
  • 6/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Engineering
  • Ascendion
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • About Ascendion: Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company. We make and manage software platform...
  • 5/31/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Engineering
  • SmartHire
  • Auburn, WA
  • Job Description Job Description SmartHire is hiring an Engineering Director for a Manufacturing company in Auburn. Ideal...
  • 5/31/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Engineering
  • PSG
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • PSG® is the global pump, metering and dispensing-solution expert, enabling the safe and efficient transfer of critical a...
  • 5/30/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Engineering
  • EVONA
  • Are you tired of city living, long commutes and nothing to do? I am looking for an engineering director who loves the ou...
  • 5/30/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Engineering
  • Hiring Now!
  • Webster, NY
  • fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nour...
  • 5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Application Engineering Manager/Director
  • HyperStrong
  • 1.Responsible for product pre-sales customer support, bidding preparation, program design and other work 2. Responsible ...
  • 5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Hardware Engineering Director jobs
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