Managing Lead R&D Engineer – Hardware and Firmware invention and design for small consumer electronic CE devices (sensors, connected, wearables, control systems, robotics) – perm. position in Los Angeles, CA
We have been retained to find a Managing Lead Engineer to lead invention, design, and development of small and very low-cost electronic computer controlled consumer devices such as games, toys, and iOT/Connected or wearable devices.
Requirements:
Location / Comp / Other: Salary depends on experience, but for reference, most qualified candidates for this role will be earning a salary of $120-170k. Our client is seeking a Los Angeles area candidate. Candidates must be local, or willing to relocate quickly with a small amount of help or no help (i.e. fast, easy relo).
Requirements:
- Technical: Firmware, hardware, and applications experience designing and developing low-cost consumer electronic (CE) devices (experience with accessories, games, toys, etc. ideal)
- Experience architecting and leading hardware and firmware design (C/assembly/protocols) for small systems (4,8,16, 32-bit micro controllers) and mobile-scale systems (Linux- or other OS-based microcomputers), overseeing firmware and hardware design for small low cost processors and devices
- Creativity: A high level of creativity with product design, product concepts, prototyping
- Leadership is a MUST: Technical leadership, project and vendor management, and an ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical senior executives.
- Plusses: Sensors and control systems experience for applications such as motion control, wearables, or intelligent robotics applications. Maker space interest and experience, web and mobile apps connectivity and control of CE devices
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent experience); Master’s or Ph.D. Degree preferred.
- Mobile, cloud, and web software development for web services control
- Web customization of connected intelligent small CE devices.
- Intelligent Robotics, motion control, wearables, electronic toys / games
- Mechanical and mechatronics engineering
- Product modeling and design for manufacturability
Location / Comp / Other: Salary depends on experience, but for reference, most qualified candidates for this role will be earning a salary of $120-170k. Our client is seeking a Los Angeles area candidate. Candidates must be local, or willing to relocate quickly with a small amount of help or no help (i.e. fast, easy relo).