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Director of Electrical Engineering

Neon Aerospace
Location
Irvine, CA
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Systems Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field; equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
  • 12+ years of progressive experience developing complex electrical or electronic products
  • 5+ years of experience leading or managing Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, or multidisciplinary hardware teams
  • Demonstrated experience taking multiple complex hardware products or major subsystems from concept through production and shipment
  • Broad technical understanding across multiple electrical engineering domains rather than experience limited to a single specialty
  • Strong electrical system architecture and product-development judgment
Nice to have
  • Experience developing products across multiple industries or product categories, including consumer electronics, automotive, robotics, industrial equipment, medical devices, energy systems, or aerospace
  • Experience with high-power electrical systems, including power conversion, inverters, motor drives, battery systems, or high-voltage power distribution
  • Experience developing power supplies, power-conversion systems, or power-distribution architectures operating in the approximately 400 to 1200 V range
  • Experience with PMSM or BLDC motor drives, inverter architectures, current sensing, gate drives, and motor-control hardware
  • Experience with battery systems, BMS hardware, contactors, pre-charge systems, high-voltage distribution, and energy-management architectures
What the job really is

The Director of Electrical Engineering at Neon Aero will lead the development and delivery of complex electrical and electronic systems for electromechanical products. This role involves building and managing a team of engineers, shaping product architectures, and ensuring successful transitions from prototype to production. The director will engage in technical reviews, influence product decisions across various engineering disciplines, and work closely with suppliers and manufacturing teams.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation, including equity participation
  • Growth opportunities
  • Full health benefits (health, vision, dental, 401(k)) designed to support you in and out of work
  • Expected compensation range of $210,000 — $325,000 USD, with final compensation based on role scope, experience, skills, internal equity and location
  • Role may also be eligible for bonus/equity/benefits, if applicable.
Things to weigh
  • Aerospace experience is not required, but candidates should have a breadth of experience in high-performance hardware industries
  • The role operates in a fast-paced, product-driven environment where priorities may shift frequently
  • Final candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.
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