Hardware Engineering Manager

Piper Companies is looking for a Hardware Engineering Manager to join a leading provider of chassis-based networking and system-level hardware solutions, located near San Jose, CA. The ideal Hardware Engineering Manager will lead the design, architecture, and delivery of complex, high-performance hardware platforms used in data center and telecom environments, owning systems from concept through production.

Responsibilities for the Hardware Engineering Manager:

• Lead the architecture and delivery of chassis-level hardware systems, driving innovation across multi-line card platforms, backplanes, power, cooling, and optics
• Own end-to-end system execution, from design and validation through production readiness and global deployment
• Provide hands-on technical leadership while mentoring and developing a high-performing hardware engineering team
• Collaborate cross-functionally to bring complex networking systems to life at scale in data center and telecom environments

Qualifications for the Hardware Engineering Manager:

• 10+ years of experience in hardware engineering, including experience as a technical lead or hardware engineering manager working on complex systems
• Strong hands-on background in hardware design, board bring-up, and high-speed interfaces (PCIe or similar)
• Proven chassis-level system experience, including multi-line card architectures, backplane and interconnect strategy, power distribution, cooling/airflow design, EMI/EMC compliance, and optical connectivity
• Demonstrated system-level program management experience, managing full system schedules, cross-team dependencies, production milestones, risks, and certifications
• Must be eligible to work in the United States and obtain and maintain an Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required; Master's degree or relevant certifications preferred

Compensation/Benefits for the Hardware Engineering Manager:

• Salary range: $170,000 - $210,000 annually (based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, Sick Leave (if required by law), and Paid Holidays

This job opens for applications on 4/10/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: Hardware Engineering Manager, Chassis Systems, System-Level Hardware, Networking Hardware, Data Center Hardware, Telecom Systems, Line Card Architecture, Backplane Design, Power Distribution, Thermal Design, EMI EMC, Optical Interconnects, PCIe, OCP, Open Compute Platform, Hardware Program Management, Production Hardware, Hardware Architecture, Networking Systems

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