Job
Description
An Executive Electronics Engineer is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic direction, execution, and management of electronics engineering projects and teams. This position oversees complex product development cycles, drives innovation, and ensures high-quality, cost-effective, and timely delivery of electronic systems. The "Executive" title signifies a high-level, decision-making role, distinguishing it from general or even senior-level engineering positions.
Roles and responsibilities
Strategic leadership: Set the vision and strategy for electronics engineering initiatives, aligning technical direction with broader company objectives and market needs.
Team management: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of electronics engineers and other technical staff. This includes talent development, performance management, resource allocation, and fostering a culture of technical excellence.
Project oversight: Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept and design through prototyping, testing, and production.
Technical expertise: Serve as the primary technical expert for complex electronic systems, guiding the team through high-speed design, simulation, and validation processes.
Budgeting and planning: Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and resource plans to ensure projects are delivered on time and within cost targets.
Cross-functional collaboration: Work with other departments, such as software, mechanical, and product management, to define product specifications, resolve technical issues, and ensure seamless system integration.
Stakeholder management: Act as the key point of contact for external partners, clients, and senior management, effectively communicating project updates, risks, and strategies.
Compliance and quality: Ensure all products and processes adhere to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and rigorous quality controls.
Innovation: Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to inform future product development and drive innovation.
Required skills and qualifications
Experience: A minimum of 7–10 years of experience in electronics engineering, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership or management capacity. Experience in a relevant industry, such as aerospace, defense, automotive, or telecommunications, is often preferred.
Education: A bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field is typically required.
Technical skills:
Circuit design: Expertise in analog, digital, and high-speed circuit design.
PCB design: Strong knowledge of schematic capture and multi-layer PCB layout design tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence).
Embedded systems: Proficiency with microcontrollers, embedded programming (C/C++), and firmware integration.
Simulation and analysis: Experience with simulation tools like SPICE or MATLAB for circuit modeling.
Testing and validation: Hands-on experience with testing equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers) and formal validation methodologies.
Leadership skills:
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team.
Exceptional project management, organizational, and planning abilities.
Strategic thinking with a focus on business objectives.
Soft skills:
Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Excellent collaboration skills to work with cross-functional and global teams
