What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Hardware Engineering position at LVT?
ABOUT LVT
LVT is on a mission to make the world safer and more secure through rapidly deployable security hardware that runs on our proprietary SaaS platform. Our enterprise-grade safety and security ecosystem makes it easy to secure essentially any physical environment through intelligent automation and actionable insights. As an industry leader in the IoT space, our systems are deployed in every state and adopted by Fortune 500 enterprise companies who share this vision.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
As the Director of Hardware Engineering, you will be responsible for leading and scaling a world-class hardware team that includes electrical and mechanical engineers. You will drive the architecture, development, and validation of our IoT hardware products, collaborating cross-functionally with firmware, software, product management, and operations teams.
This role requires a technical leader with strong product development experience, a deep understanding of electrical and mechanical design, and a proven track record of bringing IoT or embedded hardware products to market.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Strategy
- Lead, mentor, and scale a multidisciplinary team of electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, and sensor integration engineers to drive product innovation and execution.
- Define the hardware engineering organizational roadmap, ensuring alignment with company goals, customer needs, and market trends.
- Establish and drive best practices in hardware development, validation, and manufacturing.
- Establish best practices for make/buy decision making to ensure that products meet end use requirements in an economical and timely manner.
- Partner with software, firmware, and product teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software systems.
Product Development & Execution
- Own the full hardware development lifecycle, from concept and prototyping to design for manufacturability (DFM) and production ramp-up, including a requirements management and validation/verification process.
- Own direction and ensure support of PLM/CAD/E-CAD and other software tools necessary for hardware development.
- Ensure electrical and mechanical designs meet performance, reliability, and cost targets.
- Oversee PCB design, power systems, sensors, connectivity (Wi-Fi, BLE, LPWAN, etc.), and thermal/mechanical constraints.
- Oversee the development and integration of a portfolio of in-house/3rd party cameras, sensors, actuators, and other POE devices
- Review and approve key design decisions, schematics, layouts, and mechanical assemblies.
- Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure smooth production and supply chain optimization.
Technical Innovation & Problem-Solving
- Stay ahead of emerging technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes to enhance product performance and cost efficiency.
- Lead failure analysis, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability.
- Optimize power consumption, RF performance, thermal efficiency, and mechanical robustness in product designs.
Operational & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with product management to translate customer needs into hardware requirements.
- Partner with firmware and software teams to ensure seamless system integration.
- Drive compliance and certification efforts (FCC, UL, CE, etc.).
- Manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation to meet product launch schedules.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 10 years of hardware engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
- Proven track record of shipping IoT, embedded systems, consumer electronics, or industrial hardware products.
- Strong expertise in both electrical and mechanical engineering, including PCB design, power systems, RF, thermal management, and mechanical enclosures.
- Experience working with contract manufacturers, supply chain partners, and production ramp-up.
- Deep understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFT (Design for Testability).
- Knowledge of embedded systems, sensors, connectivity (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LPWAN, POE, etc.), and low-power design.
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance and testing (FCC, CE, UL, etc.).
- Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
WHY JOIN US
- Founder-led and employee-driven company
- The opportunity to build where you stand
- Value centric decision making
- Both an economically stable and hyper-growth environment (ask us how this is possible)
- The market leader in redefining how B2B does security
On top of the obvious benefit of getting paid to work with great people who are laser-focused on a mission that matters, we also offer the following benefits:
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits for you and your family. Including supplemental and life insurance, company-paid HSA contributions, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 401(k) With up to 4% match
- Time Off & Paid Holidays - Ask us how we empower employees to take control of their well-being
- Stock Options - Every full-time employee has the opportunity to be an owner of the company and benefit from our success.
- Paid Parental Leave - To help your growing family while you're away from work.
- Company Events - Christmas Party, Summer Party, and other parties to celebrate whenever we can find an excuse.
- Charitable Opportunities - LVT sends groups of employees to help the Daybreak Vision Project restore sight to thousands of people a year.
- Wellness - We regularly host dentists, chiropractors, financial experts, and other professionals to provide services and seminars to help promote physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellness.
- And More - Scholarship opportunities for employees and their dependents, discounted cell services, and opportunities to score tickets to Utah Jazz games and other Delta Center events.
HR Policy
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. All Candidates must pass a drug screening and background check upon employment. Some roles may also require passing a federal background check and fingerprinting. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
