Electrical/System Lead Engineer

About this role

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and system engineering activities within R&D projects, owning technical delivery from concept through production
• Define system architecture, product requirements, and technical specifications for high-power laser and mixed-signal systems
• Drive the design, development, integration, and testing of electrical systems to achieve performance, quality, and reliability targets
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor engineering activities to ensure project milestones, timelines, and deliverables are met
• Oversee design verification, validation, and product certification activities, ensuring compliance with EMC and electrical safety standards
• Provide technical problem-solving and engineering support for customer and product-related challenges, including root cause analysis and troubleshooting
• Coordinate external development partners and suppliers to support technical execution and product delivery
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including manufacturing, mechanical design, software, and optics to ensure successful product development
• Follow established product development processes, including New Product Introduction (NPI) and stage-gate frameworks, to support efficient execution
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support broader business and product development goals through technical leadership
• Skills & Qualifications:
• Education & Experience
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Proven experience in electrical product design, particularly within multi-kilowatt or other high-power systems
• Experience developing complex technical products in demanding R&D or industrial environments
• Experience working across hardware, control systems, firmware, and system integration
• Hands-on experience managing product development from concept through productio