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Electrical Engineering Team Lead

Electrical Engineering Team Lead

Location: Richmond, VA (Remote Eligible – Preference for Local Candidates)


The Role


We are seeking a hands-on Electrical Engineering Team Lead with strong Leader/Doer capabilities. This role is ideal for a self-starter who can set a vision while executing effectively. You will manage and mentor a team of engineers while directly contributing to the design and delivery of innovative power protection systems.


Responsibilities
  • Lead and mentor a team of Electrical Engineers working on power electronics and protection systems for commercial and industrial applications.
  • Balance technical design responsibilities with team leadership within the Systems & Electrical group.
  • Support system and hardware design, validation, and delivery throughout the full product lifecycle.
  • Provide design leadership for new and existing power protection systems.
  • Develop technical design specifications and design power/electronic subsystems for mission-critical applications.
  • Serve as project leader and senior contributor on new product development efforts.
  • Conduct system-level design including component selection, simulation, tolerance, variance, and power dissipation.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both engineers and non-engineers.
  • Contribute to innovation strategy, intellectual property development, and patent initiatives.


Basic Qualifications
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
  • 5+ years of experience in electrical design.


Preferred Qualifications
  • M.S. in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) or equivalent.
  • 3+ years of experience with power systems or power electronics design.
  • Proven experience leading projects and team members.
  • Familiarity with ECNs, BOMs, documentation systems, AutoCAD, Altium, dFMEA, and HALT.
  • Excellent lab and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to adapt to rapid development cycles and changing priorities.
  • Experience with UL, IEC, and EMC electrical safety requirements.
  • Strong knowledge of magnetics for power conversion.
  • Experience with wide-bandgap (WBG) switching devices, simulation, and application.
  • Background in control theory and/or embedded programming.


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October 15, 2025
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