HME manufactures specialized communication hardware for quick-service restaurants and professional audio sectors, with a tech stack rooted in embedded systems (C/C++, ARM, Bluetooth, SIP) and modern deployment infrastructure (Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD). The hiring mix—manufacturing-heavy with a meaningful engineering and support component—reflects a capital-intensive, hardware-forward business. Active projects span automated test equipment, next-gen flagship products, and firmware development, while pain points cluster around production bottlenecks, sales scaling, and forecast accuracy, signaling operational strain as demand grows.
Notable leadership hires: Production Team Lead
HME, founded in 1971 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, operates a family of wholly-owned brands focused on drive-thru QSR communication systems and pro-audio intercom solutions. HME Hospitality & Specialty Communications (HSC) dominates the QSR sector with drive-thru equipment sold worldwide; Clear-Com and Trilogy serve broadcast, live events, military, aerospace, and government applications across 70+ countries; Commercial Electronics handles drive-thru repair and support for restaurants across North America; Thorntronics repairs drive-thru equipment in Canada. The company spans 501–1,000 employees, operates manufacturing, engineering, and support teams, and maintains customer service operations tied to hardware lifecycle management.
C/C++, Python, Linux, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, Docker, ARM Cortex-A, Bluetooth, WiFi, SIP, RTSP, plus JavaScript/TypeScript via Electron and Node.js for UI layers. TargetProcess, Power BI, and SQL round out the operational tooling.
Yes. HME has 12 active engineering roles posted, with 56 total open positions across manufacturing (15), support (9), and other functions. Hiring spans the U.S., U.K., and Canada.
Automated test equipment development, next-generation flagship products, embedded systems firmware, design-for-test improvements, and intercom product development. Sales process automation and territory alignment are concurrent operational initiatives.
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