Position Summary

The Lead R&D Engineer is responsible for managing group engineers and leading the design and validation of new medium voltage power distribution products. This role includes performing and overseeing complex projects that require extensive 3D modeling and 2D drafting while ensuring design accuracy and alignment with project requirements. The Lead R&D Engineer facilitates the development of innovative products that meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer needs while optimizing performance, manufacturability, and cost. Additionally, the Lead R&D Engineer directly manages engineers and collaborates with the Engineering Manager to proactively identify and address project and personnel challenges, ensuring successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

•  Lead the design, analysis, and validation of new medium voltage power distribution products, including metal clad and metal enclosed switchgear, and related components.
•  Responsible for managing and mentoring engineers and designers, providing career guidance, constructive feedback, tracking project timelines, and ensuring quality and efficiency in deliverables.
•  Working closely with the Engineering Manager to identify issues quickly and ensure they are addressed in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Driving group on time performance while minimizing design errors for NPI project deliverables.
•  Leading the development of mechanical designs to meet NPI project-specific requirements.
• Conducting peer reviews and providing constructive feedback to team engineers to improve design quality and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Mentoring and supervising group engineers and designers to foster team growth and ensure efficient workflow in a collaborative environment.

New Process Implementation (NPI):

• Ensure NPI projects comply with customer specifications, industry standards, manufacturability, and internal quality benchmarks.
• Track project metrics such as TTM, design errors, and revision cycles to areas for improvement with the engineering manager.

Technical Leadership and Mentorship:

•  Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, promoting professional growth.
• Resolve team conflicts to maintain a productive working environment.
• Assist in training team members in best practices for 3D SolidWorks modeling, 2D AutoCAD drafting, and compliance with design standards.
•  Provide constructive feedback during peer reviews to improve the team's technical output.

Collaboration and Support:

•  Facilitate communication between design and manufacturing teams to align processes.
•  Establish a feedback loop with manufacturing engineers to optimize designs for manufacturability and to adjust design standards.
• Act as a point of contact for technical inquiries for the operations team.
•  Facilitate communication and collaboration across multiple engineering and manufacturing sites to align expectations and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field, MSME is preferred.
•  10+ years of experience in R&D, product development, or a related field within the power distribution industry.
• Demonstrated track record of leading successful engineering projects and developing new technologies.
• Experience in medium voltage power distribution systems, including electrical, thermal, and mechanical considerations.
• Experience in leadership and mentoring and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Experience working in a design-to-order or custom engineering environment is strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with low voltage switchgear, panelboards, utility systems, or the power industry is preferred.
• Proficiency in sheet metal design, including manufacturability and cost optimization.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
•  Proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar; CFD (Computer Fluid Dynamics) or Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of IEEE/ANSI C37.20.2, C37.04, C37.06, C37.09; CSA C22.2 No. 31-M89; EEMAC G8-3.2 design guidelines and NFPA70E are desirable.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across teams.

Location

This position is available in multiple locations, including Franklin (TN), Tualatin (OR), Jacksonville (FL).

Position Summary

The BOD (Basis of Design) Program Manager is responsible for the leadership, planning and execution of multiple high priority and/or strategic BOD Projects; high-flow production orders in an engineer to order environment. This role ensures that all Engineering-related milestones (Design Reviews, Design Releases, Production Readiness Reviews, etc.) are completed on time and to the highest standards of quality. The BOD Program Manager will lead, manage and collaborate cross-functionally among Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Senior Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional Project Teams, successfully driving projects to completion.
• Collaborate and influence resources managers to implement, monitor, and maintain the resources capacity planning for their projects.
• Schedule, facilitate, and document kickoff meetings, design reviews, and Production Readiness Reviews.
• Track progress of design activities across electrical, mechanical, wiring, manufacturing and process engineering disciplines
• Coordinate follow-up communications after Engineering release, ensuring Quality, Operations, and Sales have required documentation
• Act as the central point of communication for Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Senior Management on BOD Project status and deliverables.
• Coordinate with Operations to ensure production readiness: run the meeting, create punch lists, and follow up to resolution and provide formal notification to relevant stakeholders
• Coordinate change management for customer-driven change notices and major design revisions.
• Notify Senior Management and Engineering Leadership of gate review readiness and assist in lessons learned sessions for continuous process improvement
• Report project performance to management stakeholders
• Influence and support Project Management team members on best practices

Qualifications

Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and oversee complex process milestones on time and in accordance with company standards
• Proficiency with Project Management tools for scheduling, task tracking, and milestone monitoring
• Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, meetings, and priorities simultaneously
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively lead and coordinate cross-functional stakeholders
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify process bottlenecks and drive resolution
• Commitment to continuous improvement and implementation of best practices
• Exceptional ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including Senior Management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Microsoft Teams
• Familiarity with engineering review processes, production readiness protocols, and manufacturing process workflows.
• Strong ability to negotiate through conflicts; listening, understanding, problem solving, patience.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Program Management, or related field
• 5+ years of project management or related experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated capability leading high complexity and/or strategic projects
• Experience facilitating technical design reviews and manufacturing readiness assessments
• Expert written and verbal communication skills
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification a plus

Workplace Conditions

• Flexible work location (on-site, hybrid, or remote based on business needs)
• Travel requirements based on Project and Stakeholder needs
• Collaborative, cross-functional team environment supporting Design Engineering delivery and Project Execution

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $130,000 -$150,000 per year, based on location, experience, and qualifications.

Position Summary

The Lead R&D Engineer is responsible for managing group engineers and leading the design and validation of new low voltage power distribution products. This role includes performing and overseeing complex projects that require extensive 3D modeling and 2D drafting while ensuring design accuracy and alignment with project requirements. The Lead R&D Engineer facilitates the development of innovative products that meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer needs while optimizing performance, manufacturability, and cost. Additionally, the Lead R&D Engineer directly manages engineers and collaborates with the Engineering Manager to proactively identify and address project and personnel challenges, ensuring successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

•  Lead the design, analysis, and validation of new medium voltage power distribution products, including metal clad and metal enclosed switchgear, and related components.
• Responsible for managing and mentoring engineers and designers, providing career guidance, constructive feedback, tracking project timelines, and ensuring quality and efficiency in deliverables.
•  Working closely with the Engineering Manager to identify issues quickly and ensure they are addressed in an appropriate and timely manner.
•  Driving group on time performance while minimizing design errors for NPI project deliverables.
• Leading the development of mechanical designs to meet NPI project-specific requirements.
• Conducting peer reviews and providing constructive feedback to team engineers to improve design quality and ensure alignment with project goals.
•  Mentoring and supervising group engineers and designers to foster team growth and ensure efficient workflow in a collaborative environment.

New Process Implementation (NPI):

• Ensure NPI projects comply with customer specifications, industry standards, manufacturability, and internal quality benchmarks.
• Track project metrics such as TTM, design errors, and revision cycles to areas for improvement with the engineering manager.

Technical Leadership and Mentorship:

•  Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, promoting professional growth.
• Resolve team conflicts to maintain a productive working environment.
• Assist in training team members in best practices for 3D SolidWorks modeling, 2D AutoCAD drafting, and compliance with design standards.
•  Provide constructive feedback during peer reviews to improve the team's technical output.

Collaboration and Support:

•  Facilitate communication between design and manufacturing teams to align processes.
• Establish a feedback loop with manufacturing engineers to optimize designs for manufacturability and to adjust design standards.
• Act as a point of contact for technical inquiries for the operations team.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration across multiple engineering and manufacturing sites to align expectations and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field, MSME is preferred.
•  10+ years of experience in R&D, product development, or a related field within the power distribution industry.
• Demonstrated track record of leading successful engineering projects and developing new technologies.
• Experience in medium voltage power distribution systems, including electrical, thermal, and mechanical considerations.
• Experience in leadership and mentoring and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Experience working in a design-to-order or custom engineering environment is strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with low voltage switchgear, panelboards, utility systems, or the power industry is preferred.
• Proficiency in sheet metal design, including manufacturability and cost optimization.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
•  Proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar; CFD (Computer Fluid Dynamics) or Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of IEEE/ANSI C37.20.2, C37.04, C37.06, C37.09; CSA C22.2 No. 31-M89; EEMAC G8-3.2 design guidelines and NFPA70E are desirable.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across teams.

Location

This position is available in multiple locations, including Franklin (TN), Tualatin (OR), OR Jacksonville (FL).

Position Summary

The Vice President of Design Engineering will lead IEM’s Design-to-Order engineering organization, overseeing a growing team of electrical and mechanical engineers responsible for delivering customized switchgear solutions to exacting customer specifications. This executive role requires a strategic engineering leader with an operational mindset who can balance technical excellence and on-time delivery, while driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Design Engineering organization

• Oversee the execution of hundreds of concurrent customer projects

• Establish, monitor, and report key performance indicators related to on-time delivery and defect-free designs

• Transform engineering workflows from a custom one-off low-to-mid fidelity design to standardized, repeatable, high-fidelity customer solutions built on Configure-to-Order building blocks

• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Field Service to ensure designs are manufacturable, serviceable, scalable, and cost-effective

• Provide technical direction and oversight across multiple engineering disciplines

• Provide innovative client-centric solutions within the IEM product portfolio to meet specific customer applications

• Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, including IEEE/ANSI, UL, CSA, NEC, and IEC requirements

• Foster a best-in-class work environment to attract and maintain top talent in the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive engineering leadership experience in a Power Product Manufacturing Environment

• Proven track record leading large engineering organizations (100+ engineers) in design-to-order or engineer-to-order environments

• Deep understanding of electrical switchgear design, power distribution systems, and applicable industry standards

• Proven track record in modernizing engineering design methods/tools, and transforming an organization in a growth environment

• Demonstrated success in driving operational improvements, reducing design cycle times, and implementing engineering systems and tools. Experience with PLM, CAD, and engineering data management systems

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $250,000 – $305,000 per year, based on location, experience, and qualifications.

Position Summary

The R&D Mechanical Engineer (Level I- Sr.) is responsible for collaborating or leading the design, testing and certification of innovative electrical power products in collaboration with a diverse team of electrical, mechanical and manufacturing engineers. This role requires a strong intuition of fundamental engineering concepts across multiple disciplines and an ability to effectively manage the product development process under limited direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the execution and implementation of the New Product Introduction (NPI) engineering work for assigned projects.
• Collaborate with Senior and Lead Engineers in writing detailed engineering specifications and developing concept drawings in collaboration with Sales and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTLs) to define product evaluation and certification scope.
• Lead the creation of detailed design drawings, 3D models and bills of material for prototype equipment and test articles.
• Develop and document test plans according to the relevant standards. Common tests include full-load temperature rise, dielectric and BIL, short-circuit and withstand current, mechanical endurance, component failure, environmental, functional and seismic shake-table tests.
• Support the testing process at in-house and third-party laboratories. Travel up to 20% to support testing and other product development tasks in-person. Evaluate test results and revise designs based on empirical data and established engineering concepts.
• Characterize the electrical, thermal and mechanical performance of common design elements through testing, simulation and/or analytical methods. Develop standard design criteria and models.
• Work closely with manufacturing engineering to implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) concepts throughout the new product development process.
• Working with Mechanical Designers,
• Conduct failure analyses of existing products and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience designing low and/or medium voltage power distribution equipment or related products.
• BSME or equivalent in experience.
• Experience with NRTL (UL, CSA, etc.) evaluation, testing and certification processes.
• Experience with common standards for electrical equipment (UL 891, 1558, 508A; IEEE C37.20, etc.)
• Design Experience using SolidWorks to produce 3D models is highly preferred.

IEM is opening a location in Franklin, TN. We are looking for mechanical and electrical engineers of varying levels of experience to bring their foundational engineering skills to contribute to multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.  Familiarity with low and medium voltage switchgear is ideal, but we're glad to talk to technical talent from directly related industries such as Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution, Electrical Equipment Manufacturing, and Automation & Control Systems. 

Who we are

Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment.

As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We’re hiring engineers, designers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years.

What you will be doing

Neros is seeking a talented Firmware Engineer to contribute to the design of new peripheral systems including display systems, handsets and ground control systems. This is a hands-on, cross-functional, highly technical role that will play a critical part in the development of new products. You will be a key part of Neros' Peripherals Team.

The Firmware Engineer will take product requirements and directly participate in the development of hardware and software to implement the design. The Firmware Engineer will have the opportunity to support product development from concept, through rapid prototyping and into full scale production.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with electrical, mechanical and flight teams to translate mission requirements into production features
• Assist in the development of hardware architectures critical to Neros’ peripheral systems
• Develop, modify and own embedded firmware for Neros peripheral systems including headsets, handsets and future products
• Work with FPGA, MCU and/or embedded Linux systems to implement video conversions, corrections, storage, compression, streaming and other functions

You should have the following

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline
• 2+ years of experience
• STM32 family of microcontrollers
• Significant FPGA experience
• Strong C/C++ for embedded systems
• Strong embedded Linux skills
• Strong familiarity with peripherals and interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UARTs, DMA pipelines, ADC/DAC operation, interrupts, etc.
• Comfortable with hardware & software tools - e.g. oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD Debuggers, etc.
• Synchronization between clock domains
• Working knowledge of camera interfaces, video formats and compression standards.
• Bare-metal development experience
• Experience using Git including development workflows
• Knowledge or interest in FPV drones or UAVs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to executive stakeholders clearly and effectively.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of High speed data streaming between MCU and FPGA
• FPV drone pilot license Part 107
• Soldering, 3D printing, prototyping
• RTOS experience such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, etc.
• Gstreamer or ffmpeg video pipeline experience
• Specific experience handling video conversions in FPGAs, SoCs or other platforms

US Salary Range

$100,000 - $190,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.