Head of Electrical Engineering

Intelletec Energy; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary electrical engineering leader to drive the development of cutting-edge technology. In this full-time role, you will lead the design and development of advanced electrical systems, overseeing the entire product lifecycle. Collaborate with high-performance teams and leverage your expertise in embedded programming and lab instrumentation to ensure quality and innovation. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to shape the future of technology in a fast-paced environment. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the defense and space manufacturing sector, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of experience in electrical engineering in high-tech settings.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with top-secret security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of electrical technology from concept to production.
• Manage engineering projects ensuring high standards and timely delivery.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Team Leadership

Embedded Programming

Automated Testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum Analyzers

VNAs

Job description

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This range is provided by Intelletec Energy. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr

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Head of Electrical Engineering

Full-time, On-site

About the Role

Our client is looking for an innovative and experienced electrical engineering leader to help shape the future of cutting-edge technology. The ideal candidate will be a visionary builder who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can oversee the development of advanced electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of electrical technology, guiding the full product lifecycle from concept to production.
• Create and maintain engineering requirements, oversee schematic design, PCB layout, and ensure quality control through debugging and testing.
• Build and lead high-performance engineering teams, and drive the development process through collaboration with production teams.
• Develop detailed engineering documentation, including test procedures and engineering specifications.
• Manage engineering projects to ensure timely delivery and adherence to high standards.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Altium Designer, embedded programming (especially with STM platforms), and bare-metal (C) programming.
• Leverage your expertise in lab instrumentation (e.g., Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, VNAs) to ensure the highest quality of product testing.
• Apply automated testing methods to streamline and improve production workflows.
• Perform SMT soldering and PCB modifications as necessary.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. top-secret security clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with analog video systems (e.g., CVBS, PAL, NTSC).
• Familiarity with digital video systems (e.g., MIPI-CSI).
• Experience in camera design and BLDC motor drivers.
• Knowledge of RF communications, DSP, and FPGAs is a plus.
• Proficiency in LoRa and antenna/RF routing technologies.
• Experience with controls (e.g., PID controllers) is highly desirable.

Requirements

• 8-15 years of experience in electrical engineering, ideally within a fast-paced, high-tech environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to secure top-secret security clearance.
• Strong technical background with a deep understanding of electrical engineering principles and systems.

On-Site Work Policy

• This position is in-person at the El Segundo, CA office. No hybrid work option.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing