Lead Electrical Engineer

We are seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to play a critical role in both hands-on product development and team leadership. This individual will lead hardware engineering efforts, support business growth through technical input on new opportunities, and help shape engineering processes and best practices.

Our client, founded in 2003 designs and produces smart battery packs, power management systems, and solar integration technologies used by clients including Lockheed Martin, U.S. Navy and Space Force. With in-house capabilities spanning PCB assembly, embedded software, and lithium-ion battery manufacturing they're at the forefront of the U.S. based innovation in energy-dense, mission critical power solutions.

This is a high-impact position ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment and enjoys mentoring engineers while driving complex electrical design projects from concept through production.

What You’ll Do

Team Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and represent the hardware engineering team in planning, status, and strategy discussions
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and day-to-day direction to engineers
• Partner with program management to prioritize work and allocate resources
• Support proposal development and project quoting
• Conduct performance reviews and approve team administrative needs

Engineering Process & Execution

• Establish, improve, and enforce hardware design and documentation processes
• Lead or actively participate in design reviews
• Maintain component libraries and project databases

Design & Development

• Translate customer needs into technical requirements and system architectures
• Design, simulate, and validate electrical systems and circuits
• Develop schematics and PCB layouts
• Oversee BOMs, ECOs, and documentation

Product Development

• Drive cost optimization and manufacturability
• Collaborate cross-functionally across engineering and production teams
• Support assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and validation
• Interface with customers and provide technical support/documentation

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 8 years of experience in electrical design and development
• Strong PCB design expertise
• Proven ability to lead projects and mentor engineers
• Experience with lab/test equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies)
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Deep understanding of product design best practices

Why This Role

• Opportunity to lead cutting-edge electrical design projects
• High visibility role with direct impact on product and team success
• Blend of technical leadership and hands-on engineering
• Work on advanced power and electronics systems in a growing environment