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Vice President, Product Development Engineering (PDE)
– Hardware
at Virgin Hyperloop Los Angeles
To connect the world, we must reflect the world.
At Virgin Hyperloop, we’re bringing together unique perspectives, empowering our community to celebrate all voices, and creating equal opportunities to build, grow, and thrive.
WHY WE NEED YOU
The Vice President of Product Development Engineering (PDE)
– Hardware develops and directs the design and development of new hardware products and the improvements of existing products.
The Vice President of Product Development Engineering (PDE)
– Hardware must work with members of the senior management team to further department and company goals.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Works with other teams within the company — such as sales, marketing, programs, engineering, and manufacturing — to bring new products from the research and development side to market or implementation within the organization Departments include Systems Engineering, Integration & Analysis (Aerodynamics, Thermodynamics, Structural & Fatigue Analyses, Loads & Dynamics, Flight Simulation) as well as Hardware Engineering (Airframe Structure, Mechanical Systems, Power Train, Batteries, Power Electronics), Provide leadership and develop objectives for the PDE Engineering department Own, develop and advance the People, Processes, Tools and Capabilities to achieve company objectives Ensure HW Engineering organization is successful and resolve any issues that may get in the way of success Create an environment that fosters innovation in developing new products, creating improvements on existing products or services, or even developing new processes and technology for the organization to improve efficiency Independent design authority for all design choices that where influence is contained within hardware Manage and plan Hardware Leads individual, group, and department work Develop and implement Engineering strategic resource plans Technical leader for technology road maps and chief engineering processes for executing roadmap development
WHAT YOU’VE DONE
10+ years of engineering management or leadership experience leading teams >50 BS in STEM field Technical management experience in a fast-paced development organization Experience as a Development Chief Engineer Experience with Product Development & product certification Experience in startup or sustainable growth of an organization from 250 to 1000 You understand what drives employee engagement and how to get your teams to perform what they think is impossible.
Innovation & future vision are fundamental building blocks of your career history.
You get things done.
You drive alignment, clarity, focus and accountability, and marshal people and resources to accomplish the goal on time and on budget.
You’re a “hands-on” leader
NICE TO HAVE
MS in STEM (ME, EE, etc.) or MBA Experience in development and execution of technology road maps Experience in Systems Architecture and Systems Engineering Experience bringing new products to market Experience in Software development projects Experience in developing People, Processes and Tools for Engineering organizations
WHY VIRGIN HYPERLOOP
Our Benefits: medical (including infertility & mental health), dental, vision, life, FSA, HSA, 401k, and more Your Wellbeing : flexible work schedules, unlimited PTO, and 16 weeks of paid p arental leave For full information on how your personal information will be stored and processed, please click here.
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