Job Title: Director of Electrical & Embedded EngineeringJob Description

The Director of Electrical & Embedded Engineering leads a multidisciplinary team in the development of advanced ProAV and embedded systems for Medical, Defense, and Enterprise markets. This hands-on leadership role requires quick thinking, intelligence, and a blend of technical excellence, project execution, and people development. The role is based in Torrance, CA, offering a fast-paced, high-impact work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

ResponsibilitiesLead the development of Embedded HW architectures to meet performance and production cost targets.Conduct schematic capture and PCB layout review ensuring signal integrity, EMI/EMC mitigation, and thermal management.Integrate microcontrollers, FPGAs, and SoCs with communication interfaces such as I²C, SPI, USB, Ethernet, CAN, RS-232/422/485, and PCIe.Support firmware and HDL development for embedded control, communication, and real-time video transport.Oversee and contribute to the design of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits for video, control, and power systems.Define and execute design verification and validation testing, including board bring-up, stress testing, and environmental qualification.Conduct and participate in peer reviews of design, circuit, and code.Troubleshoot complex design and integration challenges across analog, digital, and high-speed domains.Develop and maintain processes for HW engineering to reduce errors and improve design cycle time.Interface with internal teams, customers, and vendors to define requirements and ensure satisfaction with delivered solutions.Mentor and manage a team of electrical and embedded engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.Exercise independent judgment in project management, including scheduling, resource planning, and milestone tracking.Oversee all stages of electrical design projects ensuring high technical standards and timely delivery.Provide weekly status updates and technical guidance to the Sr. Director of Engineering.Lead formal design and progress reviews and ensure compliance with applicable standards.Collaborate closely with mechanical, firmware, software, production, and QA teams to achieve integrated product success.Essential SkillsBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.10+ years of experience in designing and troubleshooting embedded electronic systems in mission-critical or high-reliability industries.3+ years of management or team leadership experience.Proven hands-on experience with schematic capture, circuit simulation, and mixed-signal board-level design.Proficiency in FPGA development and microcontroller firmware.Experience leading root cause analysis and writing 8D failure reports for customer issues with hardware.Additional Skills & QualificationsMaster’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.Experience with video and networking interfaces such as HDMI, DisplayPort, SDI, DVI, and Ethernet.Experience with medical or military design and test standards.Familiarity with high-speed digital design, power regulation, and EMI/EMC compliance.Working knowledge of Ethernet networking concepts, PHYs, and switches.Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills with strong attention to detail.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting to both technical and executive audiences.Proficient in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.Work Environment

The position is based in Torrance, CA and is not a remote or hybrid role. The work environment is fast-paced and high-impact, with extended hours as needed. It encourages creativity, teamwork, tenacity, empathy, and critical thinking.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Torrance, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $180000.00 - $230000.00/yr.

BENEFITS: Medical, vision and dental insurance 401(k) with company match (100% of the first 4% in eligible compensation) Flexible Spending Account 2 weeks paid vacation 1 Week sick pay 10 company holidays Group life insurance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Torrance,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 17, 2026.

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