Job Description

Senior Manager – Electrical Systems Engineering

About Enovix

Enovix is an advanced battery technology company focused on next-generation lithium-ion batteries. Join our global R&D team to help revolutionize battery technology.

We are seeking an experienced senior electrical engineering leader to lead the development of battery formation and chemistry research systems while building and managing a high-performing electrical systems engineering team. The role combines deep technical expertise with people leadership, cross-functional execution, and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Lead, coach, and grow the Electrical Systems Engineering team; set technical direction, manage performance, define career development plans, and foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Act as the primary liaison between Electrical Systems Engineering and senior R&D leadership, translating technical progress into business-relevant decisions.
• Lead an agile team to develop systems for battery formation and research.
• Plan and manage complex engineering projects for chemistry research.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with global R&D, electrochemistry, manufacturing, and operations teams.
• Regularly communicate plans, priorities, risks, and status with business leaders.
• Make high-impact technical decisions in a fast-paced R&D environment, balancing current product needs with future technology development.
• Travel up to 15% to support development, supplier engagement, and global collaboration.

Technical Scope

• Architect and design circuits and systems for battery research, testing, and manufacturing.
• Architect, model, analyze, and develop custom electronics including circuit design, firmware, and software.
• Model, analyze, and develop control algorithms for power control and management.
• Architect and develop test and calibration systems for custom battery formation and research platforms.
• Coordinate with suppliers.
• Own the technical roadmap for electrical research platforms and ensure engineering best practices are consistently applied.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or related field.
• 15+ years of industry experience developing complex electronic systems.
• At least 5 years of experience leading engineering teams.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of battery and battery chemistry.
• Expertise in circuit design, embedded systems, embedded C, Python, control theory, power electronics, digital signal processing, and PC application development.