Job Details

Overview

Sealevel Systems, Inc., is an industrial computer design and manufacturing company, providing rugged and reliable computing and I/O solutions to customers since 1986. Our story began with serial communication innovations and continues with I/O interfaces and cutting‑edge industrial computers – engineered and manufactured at our headquarters in Liberty, South Carolina.

The company is seeking a Hardware Engineering Manager for the Engineering Department with a particular focus on high‑end computing chip‑down design of x86 and ARM CPUs. The position will lead a team that develops next‑generation industrial computing and input/output products for a wide range of applications, including industrial, defense, energy, transportation, public safety, and other critical industries.

Reporting Relationship

The position reports to the Director of Engineering and manages a group of Engineers.

Objectives and Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Engineers on a variety of projects by managing people and resources, schedules, and projects, and partnering with the Director of Engineering.
• Possess working knowledge of new product development, including project management, product definition, cost estimation, schematic design, prototype implementation, and validation testing.
• Support the Director of Engineering with special projects or initiatives in the department.
• Lead continuous improvement activities for the team, such as Root Cause Counter Measure, identifying opportunities for improvement, and determining needed tools or resources.
• Drive collaboration across the Engineering team by promoting internal collaboration and working with partners in different areas of the company.
• Ensure timely completion of key responsibilities such as design reviews, specification documents, and departmental deadlines.
• Partner with the Director of Engineering and Human Resources to address performance concerns or development opportunities within the team.
• Aid in the resolution of hardware/software compatibility issues.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure a smooth transition from design to production.
• Assist the Technical Support Department with resolving customer and product issues.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Engineering.

Competencies

• Must have managed direct reports in a similar technical role.
• Hands‑on experience or working knowledge of UEFI BIOS, Embedded Controllers and other embedded firmware commonly used in x86 embedded systems, common computer expansion buses, and embedded communication buses and devices.
• Familiarity with high‑speed digital design principles to ensure good signal integrity, high compatibility, and high reliability of product designs, embedded MCUs, and FPGA devices.
• Organized and detail‑oriented with a strong focus on quality and execution.
• Self‑motivated.

Style

• Ability to adapt to new or emerging trends in the industry.
• Comfortable and able to operate in a rapidly growing environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Passion for building a highly functioning team.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and/or Business related field.
• 5+ years experience in a similar environment in a Supervisory/Management role, preferably in embedded systems or industrial computing.
• PC skills in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Computer Hardware Manufacturing

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