Electrical Engineering Manager

Lumicity; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumicity in San Francisco seeks an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to lead development of innovative hardware and systems while guiding a high-performing engineering team. This leadership role blends strategic oversight with hands-on technical involvement to influence product direction and engineering excellence.

The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, mentoring engineers, improving development processes, and delivering sophisticated hardware from concept through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience developing electronic hardware products and systems.
• 5+ years leading engineering teams or managing technical organizations.
• Strong understanding of electronic system design, product development, and engineering best practices.
• Experience delivering products from concept through production and lifecycle support.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, integration, and delivery of advanced electronic hardware systems.
• Drive technical strategy, architecture decisions, and engineering best practices across projects.
• Guide product development lifecycle from design reviews to release activities.
• Ensure products meet performance, quality, reliability, and cost objectives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams for system integration and continuous product improvements.
• Drive root-cause investigations and resolution of complex technical challenges.
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of accountability and technical excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the development of innovative electronic products and systems while guiding a high-performing engineering team. This leadership position combines strategic oversight with hands-on technical involvement, offering the opportunity to influence both product direction and engineering excellence.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished engineering leader who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and has a track record of delivering sophisticated hardware solutions from concept through production. This individual will play a key role in mentoring engineers, strengthening development processes, and ensuring successful execution across multiple product initiatives.

What You'll Do

Technical Leadership

• Lead the development, integration, and delivery of advanced electronic hardware systems and platforms.
• Drive technical strategy, architecture decisions, and engineering best practices across multiple projects.
• Provide guidance throughout the product development lifecycle, including design reviews, prototyping, validation, testing, and release activities.
• Ensure products meet performance, quality, reliability, and cost objectives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support system integration, troubleshooting, and continuous product improvements.
• Drive root-cause investigations and resolution of complex technical challenges.

Team Development & Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of electrical and hardware engineers.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and career growth initiatives.
• Provide coaching and technical mentorship to engineers at various stages of their careers.
• Establish priorities and ensure successful execution of departmental objectives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with software, firmware, systems, operations, manufacturing, quality, and program management teams.
• Partner with business and leadership stakeholders to align engineering priorities with organizational goals.
• Support product launches, operational improvements, and issue resolution activities.
• Serve as a trusted technical leader for internal and external stakeholders when addressing complex engineering challenges.

Strategic & Operational Excellence

• Contribute to long-term technology planning and engineering strategy.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance development efficiency, product quality, and organizational scalability.
• Establish and refine engineering processes, standards, and documentation practices.
• Monitor project execution, resource planning, risks, and deliverables to ensure predictable outcomes.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience developing electronic hardware products and systems.
• 5+ years of experience leading engineering teams or managing technical organizations.
• Strong understanding of electronic system design, product development, and engineering best practices.
• Demonstrated success leading products through design, validation, launch, and lifecycle support.
• Experience conducting technical reviews, mentoring engineers, and driving cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to balance strategic priorities with hands‑on technical involvement.

Preferred

• Experience working with embedded systems, control systems, power electronics, or complex electronic products.
• Familiarity with design verification, regulatory compliance, and product qualification activities.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, product launches, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of industry‑standard electronic design and development tools.
• Background working within highly regulated, technology‑driven, or advanced manufacturing environments.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead impactful engineering programs and influence technical strategy.
• Collaborative culture with strong executive visibility.
• Ability to mentor and develop talented engineering professionals.
• Challenging technical environment with meaningful product ownership.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and long‑term career growth opportunities.

If you are passionate about building exceptional engineering teams and delivering innovative technology solutions, we encourage you to apply.