Hardware Engineering Manager – Dallas, TX – IoT & Building Automation

About the Opportunity

A cutting-edge Building Management and IoT solutions company is seeking a hands-on, results-driven Hardware Engineering Manager to lead and mentor a high-impact engineering team developing connected devices and sensors for smart buildings and energy management applications. This role will oversee a multidisciplinary team and shape the next generation of intelligent, connected building systems.

Position Details

• Title: Hardware Engineering Manager
• Location: Dallas, TX (Plano)
• Salary: Up to $180,000
• Bonus: Yes
• Travel: Limited (~10%)
• Employment: Full time, on-site

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary hardware team including firmware, electrical, mechanical, industrial design, QA, and test engineers.
• Oversee end-to-end hardware development from concept and prototyping through manufacturing and field deployment.
• Plan, prioritize, and manage resources across multiple concurrent development initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with software/cloud teams, product management, and manufacturing partners to align strategy and delivery.
• Direct field reliability testing and validation efforts to ensure robust real-world performance.
• Establish and enforce best practices for QA, testing, failure analysis, and product validation throughout the hardware lifecycle.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Hardware Engineering Manager or in a similar leadership role.
• Deep expertise in IoT systems, with a focus on controls, automation, and embedded hardware.
• Strong background in embedded systems, BLE, LoRa, mesh networking, power electronics, and control circuits.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering products at scale.
• Hands-on, strategic leader comfortable working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.

What’s Offered

• Competitive salary up to $180,000.
• Bonus potential.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D, and supplemental insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• 2 weeks’ vacation, 8 paid holidays, and 4 personal/sick days.

Company & Work Environment

• Founded: 1994
• Company Size: 200 employees
• Industry: Building Automation, Energy Management, IoT
• Work Type: Design-Build, Installation, and Service
• Project Sectors: Retail, Entertainment, Commercial

This is a unique opportunity to lead cutting-edge hardware development in the smart building and energy management sector, working with a team that’s shaping how connected devices enable energy-efficient operations at scale.