Director of Hardware Engineering – Video Devices

Motorola Solutions

. Define and execute the long-term hardware vision and strategy for our video surveillance products, aligning with overall business objectives.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the long-term hardware vision and strategy for our video surveillance products, aligning with overall business objectives.
Lead and mentor a large, multidisciplinary team of hardware engineers, including electrical, mechanical, and test engineers.
Drive the design, development, and delivery of innovative, high-quality, and reliable video surveillance camera hardware.
Foster an environment of continuous improvement and innovation, encouraging the team to explore new technologies and challenge the status quo.
Partner closely with software engineering, product management, and other cross-functional teams and stakeholders to influence strategic priorities, ensure seamless integration, and a cohesive product strategy.
Provide technical guidance and oversight throughout the product lifecycle, from concept and prototyping to production and post-launch support.
Implement and refine engineering processes to enhance and improve efficiency, scalability, stability, quality, and security of our products and services.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field
A Master's degree is considered a plus
10+ years of engineering experience
5+ years of experience in a leadership role managing a team of multi-disciplined engineers
Deep technical knowledge of electrical engineering principles, mechanical design, and manufacturing processes
Be a visionary leader with a proven track record of bringing complex hardware products/devices to market successfully
An influential and proactive communicator who can articulate a clear vision, foster a culture of trust and accountability, and inspire a team
Ability to travel internationally (25% or less) and ability to work flexible hours to accommodate US, EU, and APAC time-zones.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive Bonus Plans
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
401K with Company Match
10 Paid Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off Packages
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Parental & Family Leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical engineeringmechanical designmanufacturing processeshardware designproduct lifecycle managementprototypingvideo surveillance technologyengineering processesquality assurancescalability

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationteam collaborationvisionary thinkinginfluential communicationtrust buildingaccountabilityinnovationproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree in Computer ScienceMaster's degree (considered a plus)