Hardware Manager

At D-Fend Solutions, our people are our greatest strength — and technology is our passion. Our team of innovators and subject matter experts, including veterans of elite military intelligence technology units, is transforming the way organizations protect themselves from drone threats.

As the global leader in cyber-takeover counter-drone technology, we design and deliver advanced, software-defined solutions that empower our customers to detect, take control, and safely land unauthorized drones — with precision and reliability

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Every day, we push the boundaries of innovation to meet real-world security challenges across industries and environments. We’re proud of our cutting-edge technology, our global reach, and the impact we make in securing the skie

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We’re seeking passionate professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, creative, and collaborative environment — those who want to be part of the next generation of airspace security innovati

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Join D-Fend Solutions and help make the world a safer, smarter pl

ace.Become a D-Fender! Work with the world’s leading cyber-takeover counter-drone technology provider and shape the future of safe airsp

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Job Descri

ptionWe are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Hardware Group to lead a multi-disciplinary hardware team (Digital, Mechanical, and RF). The role requires a strong technical background, proven leadership skills, and the ability to drive innovative, high-quality hardware solutions from concept to production. This position combines hands-on involvement with strategic management, ensuring the successful delivery of complex products in dynamic and demanding environm

ents.

Principle Duties and Responsibi

• lities:Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary hardware group (Digital, Mechanical, and RF), including recruitment, mentoring, performance evaluation, and career devel
• opment.Define group strategy, methodologies, and KPIs to align with company
• goals.Provide technical leadership in system architecture, design reviews, and troubleshooting complex challenges across d
• omains.Oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle: concept definition, system architecture, schematic design, PCB layout, mechanical design, integration, validation, and transition to prod
• uction.Drive innovation and adoption of new technologies, tools, and design methodo
• logies.Manage schedules, resources, and priorities to ensure timely delivery and budget comp
• liance.Build strong collaboration with FPGA, software, system engineering, validation, and operations
• teams.Ensure compliance with product certifications and regulatory standards (CE, FCC, Mil-461,
• etc.).Represent the HW group in executive management forums and in front of customers, partners, and subcontr
• actors.Establish a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement within the

group.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Required:BSc in Electrical Engineering from a leading university – MUST (MSc or higher – Ad
• vantage).10+ years of hardware engineering experience in multi-disciplinary environment
• s – MUST.5+ years of experience in managing hardware teams, including direct management of Digital, Mechanical, and RF engineer
• s – MUST.Proven track record in high-speed digital design, schematic/PCB layout, and integration of complex
• systems.Hands-on familiarity with mechanical design processes and working with subcontracted manuf
• acturing.Experience in RF design and integration – A
• dvantage.Strong background in SI/PI analysis, power distribution, and EMI/EMC consid
• erations.Experience in DFx methodologies (Design for Manufacturability, Testability, Reli
• ability).Knowledge in defense/military applications – A
• dvantage.Familiarity with certification and compliance processes (CE, FCC, Mil-46
• 1, etc.).Strong project management skills: planning, prioritization, resource allocation, risk ma
• nagement.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a dive
• rse team.Entrepreneurial mindset with system-level thinking and problem-solving ori
• entation.Fluent English (spoken and

written).

Personal

• Attributes:Natural leader with high emotional intelligence and the ability to manage across d
• isciplines.Strategic thinker with hands-on execution
• abilities.Strong decision-making skills, especially under uncertainty or tight
• schedules.Ability to balance innovation with pragmatism in delivering working
• solutions.High accountability, ownership, and drive for