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Red Cell Partners ยท 2 hours ago

Principal Product and Test Engineer

Red Cell Partners is an incubation firm focused on building technology-led companies in healthcare, cyber, and national security. They are seeking a Director of Product and Test Engineering to lead the transition of hardware platforms from prototypes to production-ready products, managing various aspects of product development and manufacturing processes.

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Responsibilities

Lead the product development and NPI lifecycle across both IVR and Power hardware platforms
Coordinate DFx, qualification, and test strategy for silicon and system-level builds
Build structured handoff processes from engineering to manufacturing: BOMs, specs, validation plans, and release documentation
Oversee early builds, customer samples, and production ramps across internal and external partners
Manage relationships with foundries, OSATs, board manufacturers, and contract manufacturers
Drive execution across manufacturing readiness, test infrastructure, and supply chain coordination
Ensure operational alignment with go-to-market, customer integration, and support teams

Qualification

Product developmentSilicon hardwareSystem-level hardwareManufacturing readinessSupply Chain ManagementCross-functional collaborationLeadershipCommunication

Required

10+ years in the semiconductor industry, with a proven track record in product development, hardware productization or manufacturing
Deep experience with both silicon (semiconductor) and system-level hardware
Proven track record of taking hardware from prototypes to volume production
Experience leading cross-functional hardware programs and driving product launches
Experience in semiconductor technology development, system integration, and technology scouting
Experience in prototyping, productization, and validation of semiconductor systems
Experience in Supply Chain Management and risk mitigation strategies
Expertise in scaling test infrastructure, supply chain coordination, and managing pilot to production ramp-ups
Strong leadership in building and scaling manufacturing readiness processes
Excellent cross-functional collaboration with engineering, supply chain, GTM (go-to-market), and customer integration teams
Ability to lead and communicate across internal teams and external partners

Benefits

100% employer paid, comprehensive health care including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
Paid maternity and paternity for 14 weeks at employees' normal pay.
Unlimited PTO, with management approval.
Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
Optional 401K, FSA, and equity incentives available.

Company

Red Cell Partners

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Red Cell Partners uniquely positioned at the creative intersection of investing and national security.

H1B Sponsorship

Red Cell Partners has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Grant Verstandig
Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO
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Kevin Keaton
Founding Partner/CTO
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