Head of Electronics Engineering

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$160,000 - $200,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Description

An innovative maritime robotics company in San Diego, CA is seeking a Head of Electronics Engineering to lead and grow its electronics engineering team in a hands-on, high-impact leadership role. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of autonomous surface vessels that operate at sea for months at a time, influencing strategy, production, and engineering execution at a fast-growing market leader.

Qualifications and responsibilities for this Head of Electronics Engineering position include:

  • Background in electrical or electronics engineering with hands-on design and build experience
  • 3+ years of experience managing and developing engineers, including hiring, performance management, onboarding, and career growth
  • Lead electronics programs from early development through production and sustained deployment
  • Manage and mentor the electronics engineering team while setting goals, priorities, and expectations
  • Own schedules, scope, delivery, and outcomes for all electronics programs
  • Lead design reviews and readiness reviews to ensure quality, reliability, and manufacturability
  • Partner with production, QA, vendors, and suppliers to support smooth transitions into manufacturing
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance and work in a fast-moving, in-office hardware-focused environment

Salary: $160,000 - $200,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: This full-time, permanent, direct-hire position offers great benefits including stock options, 401k matching up to 4% of salary, competitive insurance including a 99% employer-covered Gold HMO plan or other options, four free lunches per week, an employee activity fund, a pet-friendly office, Unlimited/Flex PTO, and relocation assistance available for qualifying non-local candidates.

DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way. We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career!

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Are you ready to take your career to the next level? If so, we want to hear from you! Apply today and let's explore the exciting opportunities waiting for you.

HEAD OF ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING | ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MANAGER | ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING MANAGER | HARDWARE ENGINEERING MANAGER | MARITIME ROBOTICS | AUTONOMOUS SURFACE VESSELS | ALTIUM | ELECTRONICS DESIGN | MANUFACTURING HANDOFF | TEAM LEADERSHIP | PRODUCTION ROBOTICS | SECURITY CLEARANCE

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