# Hardware Engineering Operations / Manufacturing, AVP at Astera Labs

- Company: Astera Labs
- What the company does: Astera Labs: Purpose-Built Connectivity for Rack-Scale AI.
- Company website: https://www.asteralabs.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Jose, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $280K to $310K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-06-04
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/asteralabs/jobs/4702155005
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/astera-labs-hardware-engineering-operations-manufacturing-avp/

## About the role

Astera Labs is scaling rapidly as the connectivity backbone of rack-scale AI infrastructure, and our hardware manufacturing footprint is scaling with it. Smart Cable Modules (SCM), Active Electrical Cables (AEC), evaluation boards, AI Chassis-class systems, and ODM-built products are central to how we deliver purpose-built connectivity at hyperscale. We're hiring an AVP of Hardware Engineering Operations/Manufacturing to bring focused, senior leadership to this growing function.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline
- 15+ years of hardware manufacturing experience, with significant time leading cable assembly, PCBA, board, module, or system/chassis manufacturing
- Proven track record managing contract manufacturers in Asia, including site ramps and multi-site operations
- Deep expertise in NPI, DFM, mass production ramp, yield/test, and quality systems for high-volume hardware products
- Hands-on experience across process/sustaining engineering, test engineering, and tooling/automation
- Experience leading and scaling hardware operations organizations through hyper-growth

Tags: Hardware Engineering