1d ago
Director, Hardware Engineering
North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA
โจ $250k-$350k / yearest.
full-timeleadaerospace
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll lead REGENT's hardware engineering organization, building on strong technical foundations to scale from prototype to production. You'll coach functional managers into exceptional leaders and mature engineering processes for certification. This role offers the chance to shape the culture and operating system of a high-growth aerospace startup.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Lead and strengthen a 30+ person hardware engineering organization
- Coach and develop functional managers into exceptional leaders
- Own delivery and execution rhythm across hardware programs
- Mature engineering processes for certification readiness
๐ Requirements
- Proven senior engineering leadership in hardware-intensive industries
- Experience leading leaders and developing functional managers
- Expertise in engineering processes like configuration management and design reviews
- Background in aerospace, defense, or marine industries
โจ Nice to Have
- Experience with wing-in-ground-effect craft or novel vehicle types
- Startup or high-growth environment experience
- Familiarity with certification processes (e.g., FAA, marine classification)
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ Equity in a high-growth aerospace startup
- ๐๏ธ Unlimited PTO
- ๐งโโ๏ธ Comprehensive health coverage
- ๐ป Flexible work environment
- ๐ง Professional development budget
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 3-5 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
- 2Hiring Manager Interviewยท 60 min
- 3Panel Interviewยท 90 min
- 4Executive Interviewยท 45 min
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