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.

Role Overview

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.