Hardware Engineering Manager

- Lead the development of industry-leading camera and sensor hardware for mobile mapping - Help define and execute the hardware technology roadmap, balancing innovation, cost, quality, and delivery predictability - Partner with Principal Engineers and Product Owners to ensure high standards of system architecture and build quality - Evaluate emerging sensors, AI technologies, and tools in the machine vision and robotics space - Own hardware project delivery commitments on time, on budget, and fully accountable - Establish clear definitions of done, realistic estimates, and transparent progress reporting - Drive root cause analysis for hardware and deployment issues, implementing long-term fixes - Manage suppliers, manufacturing partners, and component costs with relentless scrutiny - Proactively identify and mitigate technical, schedule, and supply-chain risks - Work closely with product, firmware, systems, and software teams to manage dependencies - Communicate clearly with senior leadership on progress, risks, and decisions - Foster a high-performing, inclusive, and accountable engineering culture - Help build and grow a hardware team capable of supporting scaled manufacturing and servicing - Encourage collaboration, rapid iteration, and continuous improvement