Director, Electrical Engineering

Ninjakitchen; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Ninjakitchen, located in Needham, Massachusetts, is seeking a skilled Director of Electrical Engineering to lead its engineering team in crafting innovative consumer products. This role calls for a hands-on leader with deep expertise in power electronics and embedded systems, overseeing the entire design and development process.

The ideal candidate will drive product success from concept to production while collaborating closely with various teams to ensure high quality and compliance. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $141,000 to $220,000 USD along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering.
• 3+ years in a technical leadership or management role.
• Strong expertise in power conversion and motor control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the electrical engineering team.
• Provide technical leadership in power electronics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for integration.

Skills

Power electronics

Embedded systems

Project management

Technical leadership

Circuit design

Job description

About Us

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5‑star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

Director of Electrical Engineering

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Director of Electrical Engineering to lead our electrical engineering team in the design and development of innovative consumer products. This role is ideal for a hands‑on leader with deep technical expertise in power electronics and embedded systems, and a strong background in driving products from early concept through to high‑volume production.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the electrical engineering team responsible for designing, prototyping, and validating electrical systems for consumer products.
• Provide technical leadership in power electronics, embedded systems, circuit design, and hardware development processes.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with industrial design, mechanical engineering, product development, manufacturing, and R&D teams to ensure seamless integration and execution.
• Drive continuous improvement in design quality, performance, and manufacturability.
• Oversee development of schematics, PCB layouts, circuit simulations, and system validation to ensure robust, scalable, and compliant designs.
• Support the integration of power systems, including power conversion, motor control, and energy‑efficient solutions.
• Ensure embedded system architecture and implementation meets performance, scalability, and reliability goals.
• Work closely with manufacturing and operations teams to implement effective DFM (Design for Manufacturability) and DFT (Design for Testability) practices.
• Partner with external suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions.
• Manage design validation testing (DVT) and compliance processes to meet regulatory requirements (UL, FCC, CE, IEC, etc.).
• Mentor and develop engineering team members, helping grow individual capabilities and team performance.

Skills Required

• 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering, with 3+ years in a technical leadership or management role.
• Strong expertise in power electronics, including power conversion, motor control, and battery systems.
• Solid background in embedded systems design, microcontrollers, and real‑time firmware integration.
• Experience in developing and launching high‑volume consumer electronics.
• Deep understanding of DFM, DFT, and regulatory compliance in hardware development.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across technical and non‑technical teams.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $141,000 — $220,000 USD, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and other factors.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short‑term disability insurance, long‑term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre‑paid legal insurance, backup child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.

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