Manufacturing & Hardware Lead (IoT + DoD Systems) General Manager

				Overview:

LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed.

Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors-helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

Responsibilities:

Who We Are

We're not here to maintain the status quo - we're here to rewrite it and innovate at the pace of need. Our team is laser-focused on building next-generation tracking and sensing technology for the DoD, and we're expanding our footprint from software into a full-stack hardware line of business.

We're standing up a new hardware capability focused on delivering rugged, mission-ready IoT devices to the field-fast. If you're ready to take ownership of a high-impact program from the ground up and turn prototypes into real-world solutions, read on.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a General Manager of Hardware to build and scale our IoT hardware business line. You'll take early-stage prototypes developed by a small embedded systems team and lead the transformation into production-ready tags, sensors, and edge devices built for the warfighter.

This is a Director-level role where you'll own the entire hardware lifecycle-from prototyping and contract manufacturing to quality assurance, supply chain, and delivery. You'll build and lead a small, highly capable team while working cross-functionally with product, engineering, and operations to ship real hardware into the field.

What You'll Do

* Lead the maturation of early hardware designs into scalable, production-ready defense-grade solutions.
* Manage external design and manufacturing partners, including contract manufacturers and industrial designers.
* Translate embedded system concepts into manufacturable PCB designs with attention to cost, durability, and environmental performance.
* Build and oversee a QA and testing framework for hardware verification and field-readiness.
* Design the manufacturing and assembly process from scratch, including BOM optimization and yield improvement.
* Oversee compliance with relevant certifications (e.g., MIL-STD, FIPS, TAA, FCC, etc.).
* Support hardware prototyping, revision control, and field testing for rugged environments.
* Partner with software, firmware, and DevSecOps teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery across the stack.
* Provide clear reporting and roadmap leadership to executives on cost, delivery timelines, risks, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications:

What We're Looking For

* 8+ years of experience in hardware product development and manufacturing, ideally in RF, embedded systems, IoT, or defense.
* Proven track record taking hardware products from prototype to full-scale production.
* Experience managing contract manufacturers and external design teams.
* Strong grasp of PCB design workflows, Design for Manufacturing (DFM) / Design for Testing (DFT) principles, and component sourcing.
* Familiarity with ruggedized or mission-critical systems (MIL-STD, IP ratings, etc.).
* Hands-on leadership with a builder's mindset-comfortable owning strategy and jumping into the weeds.
* S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Bonus Points For

* Past experience building tags, sensors, or RFID devices for defense, logistics, or industrial use cases.
* Familiarity with secure supply chain practices (FIPS, TAA, NDAA compliance).
* Experience in early-stage companies or spin-out business lines.
* Knowledge of low-power design, cellular/LTE/LoRa/Bluetooth modules.
* Technical degree in EE, ME, or related field. MBA or product/ops background a plus.

Why This Role Matters

This is more than a leadership position-it's an opportunity to launch a new business line that supports our national defense. You'll own a greenfield opportunity with the backing of a fast-moving team and real mission impact.

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