Hardware Engineering Manager

Piper Companies is looking for a Hardware Engineering Manager to join a cutting edge start up specializing in complex, high‑performance computing and networking platforms located near San Jose, CA. The ideal Hardware Engineering Manager will lead end‑to‑end hardware development from concept through full production.

Responsibilities for the Hardware Engineering Manager:

• Lead the full hardware development lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through prototype bring‑up and production release
• Oversee schematic design, PCB layout, SI/PI analysis, validation, and compliance testing
• Collaborate closely with product, ASIC, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to deliver high‑quality systems
• Manage ODM/JDM partners to ensure projects meet quality, schedule, and cost targets

Qualifications for the Hardware Engineering Manager:

• 10+ years of experience in system‑level hardware engineering, ideally in servers, compute systems, or networking platforms
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
• Strong knowledge of high‑speed interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, SerDes, and optical technologies
• Experience with SI/PI fundamentals, FPGA integration, power delivery, and clocking architectures
• Background working with chassis‑level components such as cabling, thermal systems, and enclosures
• Proven success delivering production hardware products and managing complex engineering programs
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred

Compensation/Benefits for the Hardware Engineering Manager:

• Salary range: $210,000 – $260,000, depending on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave (if applicable by law), and Paid Holidays

This job opens for applications on 3/11/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords Hardware Engineering, Hardware Manager, System Hardware, High‑Speed Design, PCIe, Ethernet, SerDes, FPGA, Power Integrity, Signal Integrity, SI/PI, PCB Design, Chassis Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Optical Interfaces, Server Hardware, Compute Platforms, Networking Hardware, ODM, JDM, Engineering Leadership, Product Development, EDVT, MDVT, EMI/EMC, Program Management, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, System Architecture, Hardware Validation, System Bring‑Up

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