Position Summary
Lion Energy is seeking an Embedded Systems Manager to lead our embedded engineering team in the development of next-generation energy storage and portable power solutions. This role owns the technical direction, team leadership, and delivery execution across embedded software, model-based controls, and embedded hardware disciplines. The Embedded Systems Manager balances hands-on technical oversight with people management, ensuring the team delivers reliable, scalable, and high-performance embedded systems while growing engineers' skills and career paths.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Lead, mentor, and manage a cross-disciplinary team of Embedded Software Engineers, Model Based Controls Engineers, and Embedded Hardware Engineers
- Set technical direction and architecture standards for embedded firmware, control systems, and hardware integration across product lines
- Own hiring, onboarding, performance management, and career development for direct reports
- Drive project planning, resource allocation, and prioritization across concurrent embedded systems programs
- Partner with Product, Project Management, and Engineering leadership to align embedded deliverables with product roadmaps and launch timelines
- Partner with Operations on PCB fabrication, assembly, and production readiness, ensuring hardware designs are optimized for manufacturability and quality
- Manage relationships with third-party engineering resources, including contract engineers and OEM partners (e.g., China-based teams), to ensure quality, technical alignment, and schedule adherence
- Guide firmware architecture, control algorithm design, and hardware integration decisions through design reviews and code reviews
- Identify technical risks early and drive resolution of complex cross-functional firmware, controls, and hardware issues
- Establish and enforce engineering best practices, including coding standards, test strategies, documentation, and version control workflows
- Report team progress, risks, and technical strategy to the CTO and other cross-functional leadership
- Support recruiting efforts and represent the embedded systems team in cross-functional and executive discussions
- Stay current on embedded systems trends, tools, and technologies relevant to power electronics and energy storage products
Required Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Typically 6+ years of embedded software, controls, or hardware engineering experience, including 2+ years in a technical leadership or people management role
- Strong technical background in embedded firmware development (C/C++), model-based control design (MATLAB/Simulink), or embedded hardware design
- Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring engineering teams, including performance management and career development
- Working knowledge of power electronics and energy storage systems, including:
- DC-DC and DC-AC conversion
- Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT)
- Battery charge management and protection
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and balancing competing priorities across disciplines
- Experience managing or coordinating with contract engineers or OEM/offshore partners is a plus
- Strong communication skills, with experience presenting technical strategy to executive stakeholders
- Familiarity with communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet/TCP-IP) and embedded system integration principles
- Experience with Agile or similar project management methodologies preferred
Impact & Growth Expectations
- Build and develop a high-performing embedded systems team capable of delivering complex, reliable products
- Establish scalable engineering processes and technical standards that improve delivery predictability and product quality
- Serve as a key technical partner to the CTO in shaping the embedded systems roadmap and organizational growth
- Expand influence across the broader engineering organization and contribute to company-wide technical strategy
Compensation & Benefits
Lion Energy offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support employee wellbeing and long-term success, including:
- Competitive salary and performance incentives
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Retirement savings program with company matching
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Professional development and growth opportunities
About Lion Energy
Lion Energy helps individuals, families, and organizations achieve energy independence through safe, silent, and renewable lithium energy storage solutions. Our products range from portable power systems and solar generators to residential and commercial energy storage solutions. We foster a collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on innovation and sustainability.