Calix · 19 hours ago
Manager, Hardware Engineering
Petaluma, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$143K/yr - $243K/yr
6+ years expCalix provides cloud and software platforms for communications service providers. The Hardware Engineering Manager leads a PCBA design team and manages a partnership with an external JDM partner, ensuring high-quality hardware delivery and integration of proprietary IP.
AnalyticsInformation TechnologyInfrastructureInternetSoftwareTelecommunicationsVoIP
Responsibilities
Collaborative Design: Lead the PCBA team in co-authoring schematics and layouts with JDM partners, ensuring our proprietary IP is integrated correctly
Partner Orchestration: Act as the technical gatekeeper for the JDM partner, conducting rigorous design reviews to ensure adherence to internal standards for performance, cost, and reliability
Requirements Management: Translate product visions into detailed Engineering Specification Documents (ESDs) that drive the JDM partner’s execution
Prototyping & Bring-up: Oversee initial PCBA bring-up and validation phases (EVT/DVT/PVT), ensuring the JDM partner meets all hardware checkpoints before mass production
Cross-Functional Team Support: Ensure that the development team integrates well with cross-functional teams from SW, TestEng, Operations, Global Supply Chain, and Quality organizations
Value Engineering: Identify opportunities for cost reduction, component second-sourcing, and yield improvement throughout the product’s life
PCN/EOL Management: Lead the team in responding to Component End-of-Life (EOL) notices and managing Process Change Notifications (PCN) from the JDM partner
Compliance Maintenance: Ensure ongoing adherence to global regulatory standards (FCC, CE, RoHS) as design iterations occur during the sustaining phase
Escalation Leadership: Serve as the primary technical point of contact for critical field failures, directing the team to perform deep-dive Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
RMA Analysis: Analyze Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) data to identify trends, manufacturing defects, or design weaknesses, and coordinate with the JDM partner to implement corrective actions
Failure Analysis (FA): Oversee advanced failure analysis techniques (e.g., X-ray, cross-sectioning, SEM) to solve complex electrical or mechanical PCBA issues
Qualification
Required
6+ years in Hardware Development – working with JDM or ODM partnerships is a plus
3+ years of people‑management experience, including conducting performance reviews, providing constructive feedback, coaching junior engineers, and supporting their career development
Proven track record in high-speed digital design, power management, and multi-layer PCBA manufacturing
Strong project leadership skills: ability to drive schedules, manage risk, and align execution across partner
Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required
Benefits
Bonus
Company
Calix
Calix provides the cloud, software, systems and services for service providers to simplify business, excite subscribers and grow value
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$100M2010-03-24IPO
2009-08-31Series Unknown· $50M
2003-02-07Series E· $50M
Leadership Team
Michael Weening
President and CEO, Member of the Board
Cory Sindelar
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-16
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