Head of Hardware Engineering - Onsite in San Francisco, CA
Roadrunner Studios · San Francisco, CA
Posted 16 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 16 days Roadrunner Studios's roles stay open a median of 44 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Roadrunner Studios's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Roadrunner Studios
- low 0 stale, 0 reposted of 19 open
- Hiring momentum
- 20 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Roadrunner Studios's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Roadrunner Studios.
About this role
The Head of Hardware Engineering will lead the development and deployment of rainfall enhancement technology, overseeing the entire process from system architecture and prototyping to production-scale manufacturing. This hands-on role involves collaboration with internal teams and external partners, focusing on mechanical, thermal, combustion, and fluid systems. The position requires significant time commitment, including long hours and frequent travel, in a fast-paced startup environment.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or a related field
- Experience leading complex hardware from concept through prototype builds, operational qualification, and production planning
- Ability to move quickly, take broad ownership, and solve complex problems with limited resources in a startup environment
- Experience managing engineering firms, fabrication shops, suppliers, contract manufacturers, or engineering, procurement, and construction partners
- At least three years of experience leading hardware development and developing engineering talent
Nice to have
- High proficiency with computer aided design software such as SolidWorks or NX and product lifecycle management systems
- Experience with engineering release processes, configuration control, drawings, bills of materials, and supplier documentation
- Experience with design for manufacturing and assembly for industrial, aerospace, automotive, robotics, energy, or other complex hardware
- Experience with combustion hardware, thermal systems, fluid systems, gas handling, pressure systems, large field equipment, or power systems
- Experience with test instrumentation, data acquisition, controls interfaces, inspection methods, qualification plans, and operational readiness reviews
What you get
- This role includes significant equity.
Worth weighing
- Expect weeks of 50 to 60 hours, sometimes more, with frequent travel and regular weekend work.
- Priorities will change quickly; this role may not suit those who prefer a stable work environment.
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Listed by Roadrunner Studios on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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