Vice President of Engineering | Advanced Energy Systems

Build the engineering organization shaping the future of resilient power.We are representing a well-funded advanced energy company developing compact, high-reliability power systems for mission-critical applications across AI infrastructure, defense, and remote/off-grid operations. Our team is solving complex engineering problems at the intersection of energy, safety, advanced hardware, and national-scale infrastructure.We are hiring a Vice President of Engineering to lead engineering strategy, execution, and organizational scale-up during a pivotal stage of growth. This is a rare opportunity to take a breakthrough energy platform from development through validation, productization, and deployment.You will lead a multidisciplinary engineering organization and work closely with executive leadership to translate bold technical vision into safe, manufacturable, commercially viable systems.What You’ll OwnDefine and lead the company’s engineering strategy, roadmap, and execution prioritiesBuild and scale a world-class engineering organization across systems, mechanical, electrical, thermal, software/controls, materials, safety, and product engineeringDrive end-to-end product development from architecture and design through prototyping, testing, validation, and production readinessEstablish engineering operating rhythms, KPIs, technical reviews, and decision-making frameworks that improve speed, quality, and accountabilityPartner cross-functionally with operations, regulatory/compliance, supply chain, business development, and executive leadershipLead risk identification, trade studies, and mitigation planning for highly complex, safety-critical systemsEnsure engineering outputs support quality, traceability, manufacturability, and long-term scalabilityBuild a culture of technical excellence, high integrity, operational rigor, and safety-first leadershipSupport external technical engagement with government stakeholders, strategic partners, research organizations, and investorsWhat You’ll DoStrategic LeadershipSet the long-term engineering vision in alignment with company growth goalsTranslate market and mission needs into scalable system architectures and technical execution plansServe as a senior technical voice with executives, partners, and external stakeholdersPrioritize investments across teams, programs, and platform development milestonesEngineering ExecutionLead integrated development of complex hardware systems in a highly regulated environmentOversee design reviews, verification/validation plans, system integration, and development milestonesImplement strong systems engineering, configuration management, and documentation practicesDrive performance across schedule, technical maturity, cost targets, and product readinessSafety, Quality, and ComplianceEmbed a disciplined engineering culture grounded in safety, reliability, and qualityPartner with internal and external experts to support compliance, licensing, and technical documentationEnsure engineering processes meet the standards expected in mission-critical industriesProductization and ScaleDrive design-for-manufacturability and smooth transition from prototype to productionPartner with operations and supply chain on supplier qualification, manufacturability, and cost-down strategiesBuild the systems, team structure, and processes needed to scaleWhat We’re Looking ForBachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field required; advanced degree preferred15+ years of engineering leadership experience in a highly regulated, technically complex industry such as advanced energy, aerospace, defense, industrial technology, or other safety-critical hardware environmentsProven success leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and senior technical leadersTrack record of delivering complex hardware products from concept through validation and commercializationStrong experience building engineering organizations, operating mechanisms, and talent pipelinesAbility to balance innovation, speed, safety, and execution in a fast-moving environmentExceptional executive communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders alikeEspecially Valuable ExperienceAdvanced energy systems, power conversion, thermal systems, or mission-critical infrastructureSafety-critical product development and regulated engineering environmentsGovernment, defense, or national laboratory collaborationScaling engineering teams in a high-growth or venture-backed settingSecurity-clearance eligibility or prior cleared-environment experienceLeadership ProfileYou are:A systems thinker who can connect long-term vision to near-term executionA builder of teams, process, and cultureCalm and decisive in high-stakes environmentsDeeply committed to safety, quality, and accountabilityComfortable operating in ambiguity while raising the standard for executionWhy This RoleExecutive-level opportunity to shape a category-defining platformDirect influence on company strategy, technical direction, and organizational buildoutMission-driven work with real-world impact across critical infrastructure and national resilienceCompetitive compensation, equity upside, and strong benefitsOpportunity to build something enduring with a high-caliber teamBenefitsCompetitive executive compensationEquity opportunityMedical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) with company matchPaid time offCareer growth and leadership impactMission-driven, high-performance cultureCall to ActionIf you have led engineering teams building complex, high-reliability systems and want to shape the future of resilient energy infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.