Pdwcareers

Pdwcareers

Head of Electrical Engineering

Denver, CO

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 26 days ago
CybersecuritySupply ChainPerformance ManagementPCB DesignAltiumRoboticsElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignPower ElectronicsLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

  • You will join a team of operators, engineers, and builders who solve hard problems with humility and focus.
  • Establish technical direction, engineering standards, and development processes across electrical engineering programs.
  • 4+ years of engineering leadership experience managing technical teams and senior engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop PDW's Electrical Engineering organization, from new college grads to Principal Engineers.
  • Drive execution of complex electrical systems from architecture through production and field deployment.
  • Guide architecture decisions involving embedded electronics, power systems, communications hardware, sensors, high-speed digital designs and high-performance electronic speed controllers.
  • Partner with Mechanical, Software, Systems, Product, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to deliver integrated products.
  • Lead technical reviews, design reviews, and engineering risk assessments across multiple programs.
  • Build organizational capability through hiring, mentoring, performance management, and career development.
  • Develop resource plans, staffing strategies, and organizational structures to support company growth.
  • Support manufacturing scale-up, quality initiatives, and new product introduction activities.
  • Help build and scale PDW's Denver engineering hub into a world-class hardware development organization.
  • Mission First, Aim Farther, Own It, Win Together.

Requirements

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Must have manual dexterity to operate standard office or manufacturing equipment as well as various electronic power supplies and test equipment.
  • Must be physically capable of the assigned duties.
  • Requirements Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
  • 10+ years of experience developing complex electronic hardware systems.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
  • Experience with AS9100, ISO9001, or similar quality management systems Experience supporting new product introduction, production ramp and high-volume manufacturing.
  • Hands-on experience with UAVs, robotics, aircraft systems, or autonomous platforms.
  • Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, and move about regularly throughout the day and lift / carry up to 25 pounds.

Nice to have

  • Preferred Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.

Company info

  • Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Security Clearance

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