Engineering Director: Lab-to-Field Laser Systems

Wheel the World; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + equity

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible 18 days PTO + 5 sick days

Covered daily lunches and office snacks

E-bike / scooter stipend

Job summary

Wheel the World is seeking an Engineering Director in San Francisco, California. In this role, you'll lead the transition from R&D to production, overseeing multiple engineering disciplines including software and hardware integration.

The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience, a strong track record in hardware/software production, and the ability to scale teams efficiently. Benefits include a competitive salary, equity, medical coverage, and flexible PTO.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in engineering with leadership experience.
• Track record of R&D to production transition.
• Comfort operating in both lab and field settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical direction across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Oversee transition from R&D to production.
• Manage multi-team execution under ambiguous requirements.

Skills

Leadership of multi-disciplinary technical teams

Experience with hardware/software systems

Ability to scale teams

Hands-on lab testing

Clear communication

Education

Advanced degree in engineering or physical science

Job description

Wheel the World is seeking an Engineering Director in San Francisco, California. In this role, you'll lead the transition from R&D to production, overseeing multiple engineering disciplines including software and hardware integration.

The ideal candidate will have significant leadership experience, a strong track record in hardware/software production, and the ability to scale teams efficiently. Benefits include a competitive salary, equity, medical coverage, and flexible PTO.