Electrical Engineering Manager - Hardware & Embedded Systems

Wing; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 253,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

Wing is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the Electrical Engineering Team in Palo Alto, CA. This onsite role requires hands-on leadership to guide hardware development from concept through prototyping to manufacturing for Wing's aircraft and ground support hardware.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in hardware development with at least 5 years in management, excels at cross-functional collaboration, and brings embedded systems experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hardware development experience and 5+ years of managerial experience.
• Proven track record of building, leading, and managing design/technical teams.
• Experience mentoring individuals and groups to achieve goals.
• Experience cross-functionally with multidisciplinary teams and driving collaboration.
• Experience designing embedded systems on microcontrollers and SoCs.
• Knowledge of rapid prototyping and testing, plus high-volume manufacturing.
• Proficient in CAD software (Altium) and EPDM.
• Interest in aviation and UAS-specific systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and guide a team of electrical engineers working on Wing’s aircraft and ground support hardware.
• Drive innovation and technical leadership across electronic hardware development and related processes.
• Assign projects to team members to match skills and goals.
• Set expectations and foster an inclusive, supportive team environment.
• Support performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Hire and develop new talent to strengthen capabilities and capacity.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and promote strong communication between teams.
• Coordinate with program management on schedule and budget.
• Help define hardware development and verification processes.
• Provide focus in design reviews and mitigate risks throughout lifecycles.

Skills

Hardware leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Embedded systems design

Prototype testing

CAD/EPDM

High-volume production

Problem solving

Aviation familiarity

Tools

Altium

EPDM

Job description

About Wing:

Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing’s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on two continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.

About Wing:

Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing’s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on two continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.

About the Role:

Wing is looking for an Electrical Engineering Manager to join our Electrical Engineering Team. This role is onsite based in Palo Alto, CA. The ideal candidate can demonstrate hands-on experience in driving innovative products from concept, through prototyping and design, all the way to manufacturing. They are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where every team member is empowered to leverage their strengths in order to deliver robust and elegantly simple solutions to difficult problems.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage, mentor, and guide a team of electrical engineers with diverse backgrounds who drive the development of Wing’s growing portfolio of aircraft and ground support hardware
• Encourage innovation and technical leadership across all areas of electronic hardware development and related processes
• Foster personal growth by assigning each team member to projects tailored to their skill levels, long-term goals, personalities, and work styles
• Set clear expectations and create a positive, supportive, and inclusive work environment
• Support the performance review process and provide effective feedback
• Hire and develop new talent to improve our capabilities, enhance our capacity, and execute on product development opportunities
• Implement both tactical and strategic team and org-based improvement initiatives
• Drive cross-functional consensus building in a dynamic environment and promote strong, “silo-free” communication and collaboration between teams
• Support schedule/budget development and coordinate with program management
• Help define streamlined hardware development and verification processes
• Provide focus and technical leadership in design reviews
• Identify and mitigate potential risks/issues throughout the project life cycle
• Actively reduce complexity by fostering simple and elegant designs/solutions
• Champion product safety and reliability for systems and components with the highest level of integrity
  
  

What You’ll Need:

• 10+ years of hardware development engineering experience; 5+ years of managerial experience
• Proven track record of building, leading, and managing high-functioning design and/or technical teams
• Ability to inspire and coach individuals and groups to achieve career development and performance goals
• Proven track record of building relationships, fostering collaboration, driving conflict resolution, and working cross-functionally with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience managing priorities in ambiguous situations; strives in a fast paced environment, adapts quickly to new requirements
• Proven track record and expertise in design of embedded systems on simple microcontrollers and complex SoCs
• Practical knowledge of how to quickly prototype and test designs as well as experience with high-volume production manufacturing
• Proficient in CAD software and EPDM (Altium/Agile preferred)
• Creative problem-solving experience
• Familiarity with UAS specific systems designs - navigation, perception, motors, batteries, and flight controls
• Passion for or interest in aviation
  
  

The US base salary range for this full-time position is the salary range below + bonus + equity + benefits. Wing’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

Salary Range: $253,000 USD - $269,000 USD

Wing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wing's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Employment at Wing is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Wing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

If you have a need that requires accommodation during the interview process due to a disability or special need, please let us know by completing our Candidate Accommodations Request Form.