Integration Engineering Manager jobs in Virginia

Electrify America is committed to revolutionizing the way people charge. As the country's largest open DC fast charging network, Electrify America is actively contributing to electrifying mobility today and building a more sustainable future.

At Electrify America, we value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We strive to establish a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can develop personally and professionally. As a team member at this rapidly growing company, you can work on state-of-the-art technology and join a team making a significant impact in the world. If you're interested in joining a dynamic, innovative company, Electrify America is a place where you can learn, grow, and make a difference!

Role Summary

Manager, Charging System Engineering and Integration reports to the Sr. Director HW, FW and System Engineering at Electrify America and is responsible for the development and engineering of Charging Systems for Electrify America, - Canada-, Home or –Commercial. This includes all developments from the industry leading high power charging stations, to contract manufactured home charging stations. This role will have to work closely with the HW, FW and SW Engineering team as well as Product and Program management ensure the correct integration into the Electrify System. Strong expertise of hardware and software demands of the EV industry is critical.Needs to be comfortable managing several teams of technical experts in a high-pressure environment. Several Expert managers and system Engineering roles will be reporting into this function.

Role Responsibilities

Main responsibility – System Engineering and Development (70%)

• Lead the system Engineering for Electrify’s charging solution. This includes System Architecture, Functional Safety, Interfaces and the coordination with the HW and FW/SW solutions.
• Development of technical system requirements in alignment with the product roadmap
• Managing of all Technology/Developmental tasks for the Vendors of Charging systems through the complete product life cycle (concept, product development, test/Validation phase, Signoff and Series quality measures)
• Responsible for EA’s Charger Roadmap to secure the company’s technical leadership
• Responsibility for System integration of HW and Components into a charging system and of the charging system into the over Electrify charging Ecosystem.
  
  

Additional responsibilities – Internal Knowledge buildup (20%)

• Identification of key elements of the charging system for knowledge buildup
• Buildup of an Org structure that supports the hiring and onboarding of experts in the identified fields
• Development of IP in the identified topics for the use in EA’s charging solutions
  
  

Additional responsibilities – Alignment with Business/Product development and Strategy (10%)

• Represents Charging systems Engineering and Technology internally and externally to all business partners.
• Provides technical perspective for critical partnerships with master site holders, vendors, etc.
• Fully responsible for overall charging system Development and budget.
• Report to Sr Director HW/FW and System Engineering and the Executive Management.
  
  

Years Of Relevant Experience

• 10 years of relevant experience
  
  

Education (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Other bachelor’s degree with strong, proven technical expertise
  
  

Education (Desired)

• Master’s degree in engineering
  
  

Skills

• Executive leadership skills
• Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic
• Challenger mindset and a hunger for cultural curiosity to bring new ways to approach our business
• Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written
• Integration – joining people, processes or systems
• Blend of strategic and technical thinking, creative and analytic reasoning
• A collaborative mindset that welcomes input and challenges
• Resource management
• Project management
• Leadership – skilled in motivating, training, and leading people
• Experience working with cross functional disciplines such as finance, sales, legal, purchasing, operations and technology
• Proven Success in developing strong working relationships across many layers of an organization, outside industry partners and suppliers
  
  

Specialized Skills (Required)

• Comprehensive understanding of charging technology and standards
• Experience in Software and Hardware Development
• Experience managing the technology product development and delivering market ready products.
• Experience in managing highly specialized technical teams
• Ability to analyze and present data to create easy to interpret and convincing executive results
• Comfortable working with tight deadlines; must be proactive and able to multi-task.
• KPI development and management
• Experience in leading outside vendors.
• Experience in Technology scouting
• Experience leading teams developing electromechanical systems with various components.
  
  

Specialized Skills (Desired)

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the and electric vehicle and automotive OEM industry
• Comprehensive understanding of mobility services
• Strong knowledge of utility and Energy Services
• comprehensive knowledge of electric vehicle technology
• Strong professional Network in the electric vehicle industry sector
• Experienced in writing technical contracts
• Experienced in negotiating technical contracts
• German for Executive Management updates
• Experience managing the Development of new DCFC charging systems.
  
  

Work Flexibility

• Hybrid position
  
  

Electrify America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

Hybrid

Primary Location

United States-Virginia-Reston