New Job Opportunity: Vice President of Engineering – 7951

New Job Opportunity: Vice President of Engineering – Orlando, FL

Contact: Steve Eddington      Ref: 7951

Job Description:

As the VP of Engineering, you’ll be responsible for a team comprised of software, hardware, acoustic, and system test engineers to develop solutions that will enable innovative and compelling experiences for customers. You will be a key contributor in defining and implementing the product roadmap, therefore you must possess a firm understanding of the key strategic elements of the commercial audio market. Also helpful, but not required, is familiarity with communication technologies utilized by the company’s key K-12 educational market.

Responsibilities:

  • Leadership and Management: Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering team.
  • Develop and implement integrated engineering strategies and processes to achieve company goals.
  • Mentor and develop team members, ensuring skill development and career growth across software and hardware disciplines.
  • Strategic Planning: Collaborate with executive leadership to define the engineering roadmap for both software and hardware products.
  • Ensure alignment of engineering objectives with the overall business strategy.
  • Identify and evaluate new technologies, tools, and processes to enhance both software and hardware development.
  • Product Development: Oversee the design, development, testing, and maintenance of integrated software and hardware solutions.
  • Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of products that meet market and customer needs.
  • Manage the product development lifecycle from concept to launch, including both software and hardware components.
  • Technical Oversight: Provide technical guidance and support to both engineering and manufacturing teams.
  • Ensure robust and scalable architecture and design practices.
  • Oversee the resolution of technical issues and challenges across both software and hardware domains.
  • Budget and Resource Management: Develop and manage the engineering budget.
  • Allocate resources efficiently to meet project and business objectives.
  • Ensure cost-effective utilization of development resources.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between engineering and other departments.
  • Interact with customers to address product issues and keep a finger on the pulse of evolving product needs in the company’s core markets
  • Communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Represent the engineering function in executive meetings and presentations.
  • Quality Assurance and Compliance: Implement and oversee quality assurance processes for both software and hardware.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

  • Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering.
  • Advanced technical and managerial certifications are a plus.
  • Experience: Proven experience in a senior engineering leadership role.
  • Extensive experience in both software and hardware product development and engineering management.
  • Experience in the commercial audio or communications industry is preferred.

Skills:

  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent strategic planning and project management abilities.
  • Deep technical expertise and understanding of both software and hardware engineering principles and practices.
  • Proficiency in Agile software development methodology and hardware development processes.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Technical Proficiency:

  • Proficient in modern programming languages and development frameworks.
  • Experience with cloud platforms and microservices architecture.
  • Expertise in hardware design, development, and testing, including knowledge of PCB design, embedded systems, and hardware-software integration.

Compensation: Based on Experience

Email resume to resume@electronicsearch.com and put Ref# 7951 in the subject line.