Electronics Development Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Come join one of the fastest growing robotics companies in the United States, creating autonomous vehicle robotics solutions at ASI. ASI features a family-friendly work environment and is committed to the belief that employees should maintain a strong work/personal life balance. Evidence of this commitment can be seen in our compensation plan, culture, benefits, and work environment.

JOB SUMMARY

The Electronics Development Manager is responsible for the strategic direction, execution oversight, and organizational development of ASI's electrical and mechanical function supporting autonomous vehicle platforms. This role ensures the right technical foundations, processes, standards, and team capabilities are in place to deliver reliable, scalable electrical and mechanical systems across current and future product lines.

This position leads electrical and mechanical development priorities across multiple programs, sets expectations for technical quality and documentation rigor, and partners closely with Systems, Mechanical, Embedded Software, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Program teams to align electrical deliverables to company objectives. The Electronics Development Manager is also accountable for people leadership, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and growth planning across the electrical and mechanical team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy & Technical Direction

• Define and maintain the mechanical and electrical development strategy and priorities across ASI programs and platforms.
• Provide leadership for system-level electrical architecture decisions (low-voltage vehicle systems, integration strategy, and scalability considerations).
• Establish and enforce engineering standards for mechanical design, drawings, change management, configuration management, and design reviews.
• Ensure electrical and mechanical designs meet safety, reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability goals.
• Drive risk management practices including DFMEA participation/leadership and corrective action planning.

Program Execution & Cross-Functional Alignment

• Own electrical and mechanical development planning across programs including resourcing, timelines, technical dependencies, and deliverables.
• Partner with program leadership to prioritize work, manage tradeoffs, and support schedule commitments.
• Collaborate with Embedded Software, Systems, Production, and PAT teams to ensure successful integration and validation.
• Escalate and resolve cross-team blockers impacting delivery, quality, or field performance.
• Support validation efforts including HIL testing, vehicle testing, field deployments, and issue resolution as needed.

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, coach, and develop Electrical/Mechanical Engineers and Electrical/Mechanical Technicians to improve performance and build technical depth.
• Set clear goals and expectations; conduct performance reviews and manage ongoing feedback cycles.
• Own hiring strategy and execution for electrical/mechanical roles, including final selection, leveling recommendations, and onboarding support.
• Build and maintain career development paths and progression expectations across engineering and technician ladders.
• Establish team norms that reinforce safety, documentation quality, accountability, and collaboration.

Process, Tools & Continuous Improvement

• Drive improvements to electrical development workflows, build packages, version control, and documentation practices (e.g., Altium, Onshape, Arena).
• Ensure teams are using the right tools effectively (e.g., Altium, Zuken, CAN tools, Onshape, Arena, test equipment).
• Identify systemic gaps in process, capability, or tools and propose solutions with measurable outcomes.
• Lead retrospectives and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce rework and improve quality and delivery predictability.

Technical Oversight & Review

• Ensure consistent, high-quality technical review practices across electrical/mechanical designs, drawing releases, and integration changes
• Provide guidance and escalation support to the Electrical and Mechanical Tech Lead and senior engineers on complex technical issues.
• Ensure product documentation is accurate, complete, and production-ready for prototype-to-production transitions.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master's preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in electrical/mechanical system design, integration, validation, or vehicle/robotics electrical/mechanical development.
• 2+ years of leadership experience (people management, technical leadership, or program ownership).
• Strong understanding of vehicle mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and validation
• Proficiency with design and documentation tools (e.g., Onshape, Altium) and structured configuration/version control (e.g., Arena, EPDM).
• Experience with test tools and validation methods (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, CAN tools, HIL environments)
• Demonstrated ability to set technical standards, drive alignment across teams, and improve development processes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical complexity into clear plans, priorities, and expectations.

Benefits

401(k) with employer match Generous HSA contribution, paid holidays, and flextime ASI covers 90% of employee medical premiums

EEO Statement

At Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI), we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees and applicants have equal opportunities. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. ASI complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment and is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

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