General Manager – Hardware (IoT + DoD Systems)

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.

Make hardware happen. Apply today.