Embedded System Manager

Lion Energy; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement with company matching

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Lion Energy is seeking an Embedded Systems Manager to lead our embedded engineering team in developing next-generation energy storage and portable power solutions. This role combines hands-on technical oversight with people management to deliver reliable, scalable embedded systems while growing engineers' skills.

You will mentor a cross-disciplinary team of software, controls, and hardware engineers, define architecture standards, handle hiring and performance reviews, and ensure projects meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 6+ years in embedded software, controls, or hardware engineering.
• 2+ years in technical leadership or people management.
• Strong background in embedded firmware development (C/C++).
• Experience with power electronics and energy storage systems.
• Knowledge of MPPT and battery management concepts.
• Familiarity with UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet protocols.
• Experience working with Agile project management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-disciplinary Embedded Software, Controls, and Hardware team.
• Set technical direction and architecture standards for firmware, controls, and hardware.
• Own hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development.
• Drive project planning, resource allocation, and prioritization.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering leadership to align with roadmaps.
• Coordinate with Operations on PCB fabrication and manufacturability.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C/C++

Model-based control

Leadership

Power electronics

Team mentoring

Project management

CAN protocol

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Lion Energy is seeking an Embedded Systems Manager to lead our embedded engineering team in the development of next-generation energy storage and portable power solutions. This role owns the technical direction, team leadership, and delivery execution across embedded software, model-based controls, and embedded hardware disciplines. The Embedded Systems Manager balances hands-on technical oversight with people management, ensuring the team delivers reliable, scalable, and high-performance embedded systems while growing engineers' skills and career paths.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead, mentor, and manage a cross-disciplinary team of Embedded Software Engineers, Model Based Controls Engineers, and Embedded Hardware Engineers
• Set technical direction and architecture standards for embedded firmware, control systems, and hardware integration across product lines
• Own hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development for direct reports
• Drive project planning, resource allocation, and prioritization across concurrent embedded systems programs
• Partner with Product, Project Management, and Engineering leadership to align embedded deliverables with product roadmaps and launch timelines
• Partner with Operations on PCB fabrication, assembly, and production readiness, ensuring hardware designs are optimized for manufacturability and quality
• Manage relationships with third-party engineering resources, including contract engineers and OEM partners (e.g., China-based teams), to ensure quality, technical alignment, and schedule adherence
• Guide firmware architecture, control algorithm design, and hardware integration decisions through design reviews and code reviews
• Identify technical risks early and drive resolution of complex cross-functional firmware, controls, and hardware issues
• Establish and enforce engineering best practices, including coding standards, test strategies, documentation, and version control workflows
• Report team progress, risks, and technical strategy to the CTO and other cross-functional leadership
• Support recruiting efforts and represent the embedded systems team in cross-functional and executive discussions
• Stay current on embedded systems trends, tools, and technologies relevant to power electronics and energy storage products

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Typically 6+ years of embedded software, controls, or hardware engineering experience, including 2+ years in a technical leadership or people management role
• Strong technical background in embedded firmware development (C/C++), model-based control design (MATLAB/Simulink), or embedded hardware design
• Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring engineering teams, including performance management and career development
• Working knowledge of power electronics and energy storage systems, including:
  
  
  
  • DC-DC and DC-AC conversion
  
  
  • Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT)
  
  
  • Battery charge management and protection
  
  
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and balancing competing priorities across disciplines
• Experience managing or coordinating with contract engineers or OEM/offshore partners is a plus
• Strong communication skills, with experience presenting technical strategy to executive stakeholders
• Familiarity with communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet/TCP-IP) and embedded system integration principles
• Experience with Agile or similar project management methodologies preferred
• Build and develop a high-performing embedded systems team capable of delivering complex, reliable products
• Establish scalable engineering processes and technical standards that improve delivery predictability and product quality
• Serve as a key technical partner to the CTO in shaping the embedded systems roadmap and organizational growth
• Expand influence across the broader engineering organization and contribute to company-wide technical strategy

Lion Energy offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support employee wellbeing and long-term success, including:

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Retirement savings program with company matching
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and growth opportunities

About Lion Energy

Lion Energy helps individuals, families, and organizations achieve energy independence through safe, silent, and renewable lithium energy storage solutions. Our products range from portable power systems and solar generators to residential and commercial energy storage solutions. We foster a collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on innovation and sustainability.