Director of Hardware

Zone 5 Technologies(1 month ago)

HybridFull TimeDirector$217,527 - $286,255 (estimated)Hardware Engineering

About this role

The Director of Hardware leads Zone 5’s Mechanical and Electrical Engineering functions, owning the strategic direction and organizational development of ME and EE teams. This role ensures disciplined execution to deliver safe, reliable, manufacturable, and rapidly deployable aerospace hardware. The director partners closely with Programs, Systems Engineering, and Manufacturing and represents hardware engineering at portfolio and executive reviews.

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Required Skills

Leadership
Team Management
Strategic Planning
Hardware Architecture
Systems Integration
Design
Integration Support
Resource Allocation
Execution Discipline
Engineering Standards

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Qualifications

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering

About Zone 5 Technologies

zone5tech.com

Zone 5 Technologies is a San Luis Obispo, CA–based developer of advanced unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and modular avionics tailored for government and defense missions. They deliver end-to-end solutions from CONOPS and flight control systems to air-launched effects and counter‑UAS platforms, validated through extensive simulation and flight testing. Key products include Air Launched Effects, the open interceptor White Spike, and the multi‑mission Paladin (BlueUAS approved) with options for C‑UAS and munitions delivery. Zone 5 emphasizes flight-proven, modular designs that provide operational flexibility for demanding defense applications.