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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Embedded System Manager - **Company:** Lion Energy - **Location:** American Fork, UT, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Algorithm Design, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Hardware Design, MATLAB, Microsoft PowerPoint, TCP/IP, Strategies of Testing, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Serial Peripheral Interface, Information Technology, Software Coding, Software Version Control - **Published:** July 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8e5d9bb0499597b2 ## About the Role * 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 Impact & Growth Expectations * 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 ## 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., * 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 ## Related Videos - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)