Head of Engineering
Full-Time
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On-Site
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California, United States
Voltify develops battery locomotives with autonomous fast-charging technology through a microgrid network to decarbonize freight rail. The company has secured over $30M in funding and maintains contingent orders exceeding $50M from major rail operators.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and expand an engineering team from 10 to 30 members
- Oversee development and testing timelines for commercial delivery
- Coordinate hardware, electrical, and software integration across teams
- Implement agile/Scrum methodologies
- Balance strategic vision with hands-on technical execution
- Cultivate supplier partnerships
- Present technological developments to customers and investors
Required Qualifications
- Experience leading development from concept in electric vehicle sectors
- Demonstrated agile project management expertise
- Ability to transition between strategic and tactical engineering roles
- Track record managing small teams delivering complex projects end-to-end
- Strong emotional intelligence and team management capabilities
- Experience with multidisciplinary, multicultural teams
- Thriving in high-pressure environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in high-power systems, power electronics, or mobile energy storage