Electronics Team Lead - Defense
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Job description
The Electronics Engineer Team Lead will oversee a small team responsible for the development, integration, and testing of advanced electronics hardware systems. This position requires a deep understanding of embedded systems and hardware supporting defense systems and vehicle platforms. In addition to technical leadership, the role provides direct supervision and career development to 2-7 direct reports, supporting performance management, mentoring, and process development.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS: Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Leadership
- Manage performance, development, and goal setting of direct reports
- Mentor and develop technical capabilities within the team
- Assist with employee retention and recruitment
- Assist with budget and department goal setting
- Defense Electronics Technical Leadership
- Lead the technical execution of mechatronic and embedded systems including component selection, system architecture, control methods
- Estimates effort and identifies required skillsets
- Coordinates with cross functional project leads to ensure project success
- Defines system architecture and functionality
- Ensures compliance with industry and program-specific requirements
- Support customer interactions, technical reviews, and proposal efforts
- Create and approve engineering drawings, schematics, ICD's and specifications
- Develop new processes and engineering tools
- System Hardware Integration
- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical system issues
- Communicate mechanical requirements of system including cable routings, thermal management and hardware packaging to design staff
- Identify and communicate controller I/O requirements to controls staff
Requirements
- BS or MS in Automotive, Mechanical, Computer, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Systems.
- Minimum 6+ years of engineering experience.
DESIRED SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- High Voltage system design and hardware development experience
- Motors, inverters, DCDC Converters, Batteries
- High Voltage Safety Design Requirements and Procedures
- SAE Standards: J1673, J2344, J2929
- Communication protocols: CAN, LIN, SPI, J1939, Wireless 802.11, Ethernet, EtherCAT
- Proficiency in engineering software tools such as:
- CAD tools: Creo/Windchill
- Schematic/Harness Design: Vesys, Capital, Zuken
- PCB Design: KiCAD, Eagle
- Network debug tools: Kvaser, Vector CANalyzer or CANoe
- Printed Circuit Board design experience
- Wire harness and cabling design experience
- Vehicle and system troubleshooting experience
- Proven ability to motivate, inspire, develop personnel
- Expertise in specific areas such as:
- Electrical and Hybrid vehicle systems
- Weapon Systems
- Combat Vehicle Engineering
- Fire Control Systems
- Turrets and Ammo Handling Systems
- Knowledge of MIL Standards for electronics
Benefits & conditions
The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.