Director of Engineering

About Us:

Airgain is a premier provider of wireless connectivity solutions, offering a range of embedded components, external antennas, and integrated systems worldwide. We streamline wireless connectivity across devices and markets, with a focus on solving complex connectivity challenges, expediting time to market, and optimizing wireless signals. Our mission is to connect the world through optimized, integrated wireless solutions. Our product portfolio focuses on three key markets: enterprise, consumer, and automotive. Airgain is headquartered in San Diego, California and maintains design and test centers in the U.S., U.K., and China.

About The Team:

At Airgain, “We Simplify Wireless” is not only our tagline, but our creed and passion. A fast-moving technology company, Airgain sets the very pulse of the wireless connectivity industry, giving our unwavering focus on bringing innovative solutions to market, providing new pathways, insights and products that solve complex RF engineering problems. Our team is comprised of the industry’s most talented, driven, experienced and entrepreneurial innovators and leaders in wireless connectivity. And if that is something that resonates, well then … we would love an opportunity to speak with you.

Summary:

The Director Engineering role will be responsible for leading the Airgain R&D team at our Plymouth, MN site. This critical leadership position will report to the global VP-Engineering and manage our growing MN team delivering innovative Connectivity & IOT Solutions. The successful candidate will have proven results in leading cross functional teams developing system products in the Telecommunications & Embedded industry. As manager of Airgain MN site, this role will be entrusted with cultivating strong culture built on innovation, quality, and collaboration. This position may be hired at a Director or Senior-Director level.

Essential Function:

• Director level management leading cross functional engineering professionals across Software (embedded/cloud) + Hardware + Systems/Test disciplines – including driving aligned goals, handling compensation, hiring new talent, owning group budget, and managing site operations
• Personally engage to drive successful delivery of innovative high-quality solutions to customers while meeting company’s business objectives – all aligned with Airgain’s ‘player-coach’ approach to Engineering leadership.
• Guide internal/external project team through complex technical trade-off decision-making and problem-solving
• Consistently demonstrate strong quality and process competency to execute successful projects while continuously improving company performance
• Effectively collaborate across Airgain organization – esp. with Product Management, Operations, and Sales
• Foster the professional growth of team members through mentorship, career development opportunities, and regular feedback, ensuring leadership development within the team
• Develop & grow successful relationships with external stakeholders – including customers, suppliers, and partners

Requirements/Qualifications:

• 10+ years’ management leadership experience required in Wireless, Telecommunications, Embedded Systems or related (Preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline (Preferred)
• Confident handling full product lifecycle including product definition, development, and support
• Capable to lead projects for product certification and Device-to-Cloud Solutions

Benefits available to Regular Full Time Employees:

• Bonus/Commission
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401K Match
• ESPP
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Flexible hours
• Office Snacks

Compensation:

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $165,000 – $180,000 + Annual Bonus

Our salary ranges are determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to the role, location, job-related skills, relevant education, experience and training.

The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target range for new hire base salary for the position across all US locations and varies by the location of the position.

Our Talent team member can share more about our salary ranges and other benefits of working at Airgain, which are not included in the posted base salary range.