Team Leader, Electronics Engineering

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionIntellisense Systems, Inc. innovates what seemed impossible.  We are a fast-growing Southern California technology innovator that solves tough, mission-critical challenges for our customers in the aerospace and defense markets.  We design, develop, and manufacture advanced products for ground, maritime, and airborne applications.  Our products have been deployed in every extreme environment on Earth! 

We’re seeking a Team Leader, Electronics Engineering to join our growing Tactical Systems Department.  Our Tactical Systems department develops cutting-edge, ruggedized military hardware to support operations via air, land, or sea. Our department focuses on tightly integrated, compact sensing and computing technologies to deliver mission critical information. Our products have been deployed and proven across all seven continents in the harshest environments on the planet.

The Team Leader, Electrical Engineering leads the development of cutting-edge vetronics products for DoD applications. This position will manage in-house engineers and contract support across areas such as mixed-signal analog/digital design, FPGA/microcontroller development, and full system integration. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams in electrical, mechanical, firmware, and software engineering, as well as program tech leads, managers, and engineering directors.

Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership, Design & Development:

• Lead the electrical engineering team in new product development to meet customer requirements and company objectives.
• Support the definition of hardware architectures, ensuring alignment with functional requirements, design re-use, manufacturability, and testability.
• Oversee design, analysis, and testing, ensuring compliance with MIL standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810, 461, 704) and meeting ruggedization, EMI/EMC, and power requirements.
• Manage the development of high-quality documentation packages, including schematics, parts lists, test plans, qualification reports, and technical manuals.
• Guide hardware/software integration and acceptance testing, providing oversight and feedback on deliverables.
• Engage in hands-on design, troubleshooting, and problem-solving as needed in areas of expertise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Mentorship & Project Support:
 

• Mentor and develop the electrical engineering team to enhance skills and maintain high performance.
• Collaborate with tech leads, program managers, and principal investigators on task assignments, budget allocation, and project planning.
• Provide technical insight, planning, and progress updates to stakeholders to ensure project milestones are achieved.

Requirements:

Technical Skills:
 

• B.S. or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in analog/digital circuit design and embedded electronics firmware development.
• 2+ years of management experience .
• Strong hands-on experience in designing and troubleshooting microcontroller and FPGA-based systems.
• Proficiency in E-CAD tools (preferably Altium) and generating fabrication/assembly drawings.
• Experience with environmental and EMI/EMC qualification testing per MIL standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and systems engineering skills.

People & Communication Skills:
 

• Collaborative and adaptable, able to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to customers, program managers, and technical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves:
 

• Experience with SBIR programs and transitioning technologies from prototype to production.
• Familiarity with military vehicle integration, qualification testing, and field support.
• Experience in developing/managing CONOPs, system design, architecture, and requirements.

What You Can Expect:
 

• The ability to innovate, transition a prototype technology into a new product, and to be rewarded.
• The chance to continually work on new differentiating technologies and implement simple elegant solutions to meet customer needs and that make an impact.
• Leadership that enables its engineers with all the tools they need to be successful.

Pay Range:

$160,000-$195,000
However, base salary for this position will vary based on your skills, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits:
 

• 4 Weeks PTO a year (including 40 hours of PTO your first day)
• 10 paid holidays 
• 401(k) with 100% employer matching up to 4% of salary (no vesting period)
• Free Coffee, Tea, and Coldbrew
• Great Work Perks Employee Discount Program
• Multiple options for Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance plans
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Tuition Assistance (30% of Tuition with a minimum grade)
• 100% Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 100% Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• 100% Paid Workers Compensation Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance

The unique culture at Intellisense offers the entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company with the support and expertise of a larger organization. Intellisense hosts the research and development of a wide range of cutting-edge technologies. As such, we are looking for individuals that have a wide breadth of experience while also being subject matter experts in their respective field.

With an immediate 40-hours of paid time off and 100% 401(k) matching up to 4% of your annual salary without a vesting period, we recognize that employees are our greatest resource and that finding the right individuals will make our company even better.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact us by phone at 424-319-7813 or by email at HRSupport@intellisenesinc.com 

Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job listing, our positions require U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent , or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3). We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Intellisense Systems, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to , , , , , , , veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

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