Position SummaryEmbedded 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.
Responsibilities & Duties- 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
Required Education & Experience- 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
Compensation & BenefitsLion Energy offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support employee wellbeing and long-term success, including:
- Competitive salary and performance incentives
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Retirement savings program with company matching
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Professional development and growth opportunities
