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Director, Electrical Engineering

Los Angeles, CAFull-time$246k–$308k2026-10-06 → 2026-11-10
On-site · United StatesSecurity clearance required

Core

Lead the electrical engineering organization for power, analog, mixed-signal, and digital electronics across RF sensors and avionics systems, managing development from concept through production and field deployment.

Role type

Director, Electrical Engineering

Builds

Mission-critical hardware for RF sensors and avionics systems

Domain

Defense, Aerospace, Radar, Electronic Warfare

Required skills

High-reliability electronics development, Team leadership, System architecture, FPGA/embedded interfaces, PCB design, Signal/Power integrity, EMI/EMC, Hardware qualification, Aerospace standards compliance

Preferred skills

Avionics/RF sensor electronics, Signal/power integrity analysis tools, High-speed interfaces (DDR, PCIe, SERDES), Reusable architecture establishment, Supplier management

Technologies

FPGAs, Processors, Memory, Data converters, High-speed interfaces, Power conversion, Analog signal chains, HyperLynx, Sigrity, ADS, Ansys SIwave

Responsibilities

Build and develop a rapidly growing team of electrical engineers, Define hiring plans and engineering standards, Plan staffing and resource allocation, Lead electronic system architecture and trade studies, Provide technical leadership across digital/analog/power domains, Resolve cross-disciplinary hardware issues, Lead hardware integration and qualification, Serve as senior engineering representative to leadership and customers, Remain hands-on with critical architecture and troubleshooting

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership with hands-on technical contribution