Electronics Development Manager

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 ASIs 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

• Bachelors degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field (Masters 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.

Required Experience:

Manager