Strategic Project Lead – PCB & AI Platforms (Remote)

About the role

We are seeking a Strategic Project Lead to drive end‑to‑end hardware development for PCB and AI platform projects. The role is fully remote and involves coordinating cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality prototypes and production‑ready designs.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute project plans for PCB and embedded system designs, aligning with business objectives and technical feasibility.
• Lead collaboration between hardware engineers, firmware developers, and third‑party vendors to deliver prototypes within budget.
• Manage PCB layout reviews, signal‑integrity analysis, and component selection to optimise performance and manufacturability.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for project progress, risk mitigation, and quality assurance.
• Present technical and business updates to stakeholders, including executive leadership, to secure approvals and resources.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in PCB design and embedded systems development.
• At least 3 years in a project leadership or management role.
• Proven ability to assess technical risks and balance cost, schedule, and performance trade‑offs.

Required skills

• PCB design tools: Altium Designer, KiCad, Cadence Allegro.
• Embedded firmware development in C/C++ with debugging using JTAG or logic analyzers.
• Knowledge of IPC‑2221, IPC‑A‑610, UL certification processes.
• Expertise in signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal management.
• Version control (Git) and hardware documentation tools (Confluence, Jira).
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and supply‑chain coordination.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range $400,000 – $550,000 per year.
• Fully remote work (work from anywhere).
• Opportunity to work with a global technology leader on next‑generation embedded systems.