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Director of Electrical & Embedded Engineering

The Panther Group

Torrance, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
8D, ARM (Advanced RISC Machine), Aerospace and Defense, C Programming Language, CMVC (Configuration Management Version Control), Calendar Management, Circuit Simulation, Computer Engineering, Computer Firmware, Computer Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, Control Systems, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Design Verification, Documentation, Documentation Standards, Electrical Design, Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Electromagnetic Interference Mitigation, Embedded Hardware, Embedded Systems, Engineering Management, Environmental Impact, Ethernet, FPGA, Graphic Design, Hardware Architecture, Hardware Design, Hardware Development, High Reliability, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Identify Issues, International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Medical Equipment, Mentoring, Microcontroller, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Military, Military/DoD Standards, Mixed Signal Circuits, Mixed Signal IC Design, Multitasking, Network Architecture/Engineering, OrCAD, Organizational Skills, PCI Express (PCI-E), Power Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Layout, Printed Circuit Board Design, Process Improvement, Product Design, Product Development, Product Engineering, Production Costing, Project Execution, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, RS-232, Realtime Communications, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Root Cause Analysis, Schematic Capture, Schematics, Signal Integrity, Simulation, Stress Testing, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), System Readiness Review (SRR), Systems Analysis, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Presentation, Time Management, Trade Studies, USB, VHDL Hardware Description Language, Validation Testing, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Verilog Hardware Description Language, Video Processing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Torrance, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

We are seeking an experienced Director of Electrical & Embedded Engineering to lead a multidisciplinary team of electrical and embedded engineers developing advanced ProAV and embedded systems for the Medical, Defense, and Enterprise markets.

This role combines technical leadership, project execution, and team development. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineering leader who enjoys guiding system architecture, solving complex technical challenges, mentoring engineers, and delivering high-performance products from concept through production.

You will play a critical role in shaping the next generation of products while ensuring designs meet performance, quality, regulatory, and schedule objectives.

This is an on-site leadership role within Product Development and Engineering (not remote or hybrid). We offer a fast-paced, high-impact engineering environment with opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
Key Responsibilities Electrical Design & Development

  • Lead the development of embedded hardware architectures, balancing performance requirements with production cost targets through trade studies and system analysis.

  • Guide schematic capture, PCB layout reviews, and design practices to ensure signal integrity, EMI/EMC mitigation, and thermal performance.

  • Architect and integrate systems using microcontrollers, FPGAs, and SoCs with interfaces such as I²C, SPI, USB, Ethernet, CAN, RS-232/422/485, and PCIe.

  • Support firmware and FPGA development (Verilog/VHDL) for embedded control, communications, and real-time video transport.

  • Oversee design of analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits for video processing, control systems, and power management.

  • Define and execute design verification and validation activities, including board bring-up, stress testing, and environmental qualification.

  • Drive continuous improvement in design methodologies, simulation tools, and documentation standards.
Technical Excellence & Collaboration

  • Conduct and participate in peer reviews of hardware designs, schematics, and embedded code.

  • Troubleshoot complex system challenges across analog, digital, and high-speed domains, using structured root cause analysis.

  • Develop and maintain hardware engineering processes that improve design quality and reduce development cycle time.

  • Maintain proper engineering documentation, configuration management, and version control.

  • Interface with customers, vendors, and internal teams to define requirements and ensure successful product delivery.
Leadership & Project Management

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of electrical and embedded engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative engineering culture.

  • Manage engineering activities including project scheduling, resource planning, and milestone tracking.

  • Oversee the full lifecycle of electrical design projects—from concept through production—ensuring high technical standards and timely execution.

  • Provide regular status updates and technical guidance to senior engineering leadership.

  • Lead formal design reviews including System Requirements Review (SRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), and Critical Design Review (CDR).

  • Ensure compliance with relevant standards including IEC 60601, ISO 13485, and MIL-STD where applicable.

  • Collaborate closely with mechanical, firmware, software, production, and QA teams to deliver integrated product solutions.

  • Champion a culture of creativity, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

  • 10+ years of experience designing and troubleshooting embedded electronic systems in high-reliability industries such as Medical, Defense, Aerospace, or Industrial

  • 3+ years of leadership or management experience

  • Proven hands-on experience with schematic capture, circuit simulation, and mixed-signal PCB design

  • Experience with design tools such as Altium Designer, OrCAD, or similar

  • Proficiency in FPGA development (VHDL/Verilog) and embedded firmware development in C

  • Demonstrated experience developing embedded hardware from concept through production

  • Experience leading root cause analysis and failure investigations, including 8D reports or similar corrective action processes
Preferred

  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

  • Experience with video and networking interfaces such as HDMI, DisplayPort, SDI, DVI, and Ethernet

  • Familiarity with medical device (IEC 60601, ISO 13485) or military (MIL-STD) design and compliance standards

  • Experience with high-speed digital design, power regulation, and EMI/EMC compliance

  • Experience working with FPGAs and ARM-based SoCs

  • Knowledge of Ethernet networking architectures, PHYs, and switches
Skills & Attributes

  • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

  • Excellent written and verbal communication, comfortable presenting to both technical teams and executive leadership

  • Inspirational leadership style focused on mentoring, accountability, and team growth

  • A hands-on leader who demonstrates curiosity, ownership, and technical integrity

  • Highly self-motivated with a passion for learning new technologies

  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite

About the Company

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The Panther Group

The Panther Group is minority owned and certified, making diversity, equity and inclusion core components of our mission.

With our commitment to respecting and empowering our employees as individuals, diversity is a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

The Panther Group has a proven track record of connecting quality talent with the right position. We believe in a hands-on approach, with a focus on building lasting relationships with our Employees and our Clients. Our Employees find flexibility and growth to reach their career goals.

The Panther Group celebrates 25 years of recruitment and workforce solutions expertise. 

COMPANY SIZE
20 to 49 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1992
WEBSITE
http://thepanthergrp.com

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