Hayden AI · 2 months ago
Manager, Electrical Engineering
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$201K/yr - $236K/yr
10+ years expHayden AI is focused on harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning to solve real-world challenges for governments and businesses. As the Manager of Electrical Engineering, you will lead the design and development of hardware products for computer vision and telemetry, guiding projects from concept to manufacturing while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataComputer VisionGeospatialMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Lead electrical design of Edge AI products including but not limited to Automotive grade Edge AI computers and cameras while driving innovation and excellence
Champion collaboration cross functionally with mechanical, test, regulatory, manufacturing and installation teams by navigating the design from concept to launch
Develop product specifications, design circuits, perform design reviews and improve design
Generate working prototypes for proof of concept and customer demonstrations
Lead hands on involvement with building, debugging, and maintaining product builds
Develop test plans and processes, execute testing and guide validation of new designs
Own the electrical design part of the Edge AI system projects, strive for performance and improvements, seek out opportunities to make things work better - it's about continuous improvement
Ensure deliverables for the project are on track and stays within project budget
Partner with vendors and contract manufacturers to develop and manufacture electronic parts, modules and products
Work with the cross functional teams to get products certified for compliance
Lead and mentor electrical engineering team members, providing technical guidance, fostering professional development, supporting career growth, and ensuring high-quality execution across projects
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or equivalent
10+ years of work experience in related space with 4+ years of included management experience leading and managing design and test engineers
Expert in collaborating and working cross functionally by influencing the decision making
Ability to communicate job expectations, monitor and review job contributions of team members
Experience building perception hardware like computers and cameras for installation in vehicles
Experience in successfully delivering hardware products from concept to production
Excelled in delivering the product per project time line and deliverables within the budget
Contributed to defining the product requirements, project time line and product costs
Very good understanding of automotive product development and related specifications
Expert on circuit design, schematic capture, pcb layout, system validation testing and related specifications
Hands-on with design and simulation tools like Orcad, Spice, Allegro and Altium
Hands-on with hardware lab equipments like high speed scopes, VNAs, Logic analyzers and like
Worked with cross functional teams for system bring up, evaluation of AI processor platforms, cameras and telematics sensors
Worked or has experience with high and low speed interfaces - PCIe, USB, HDMI/DP, UARTs, GMSL, LVDS, MIPI, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, CAN etc
Good understanding of Imaging related components and design Camera, Image sensors, ISP, Optics selection and related interfaces
Working experience with GPS, 4G/LTE, 5G modem based design, WiFi, BLE and IOT devices, RF antenna selection and design their operation and implementation
Understanding of regulatory testing and compliance needs for Americas and EU
Experience with designing and compliance testing for ESD, EMI, UL, SAE, Automotive standards
Keen interest towards improving development processes, design documentation and team collaboration
Strong sense of leadership and teamwork, capable of designing, guiding and supporting a team of engineers to collectively achieve project goals
Strong problem-solving and innovation, with a hands-on approach to building and refining hardware products. Ability to creatively tackle engineering challenges and continuously improve solutions
Possess a practical understanding of electromechanical system and CAD development, able to oversee the complete design and engineering process with confidence
Requires on site, minimum of 3-5 days a week in the San Francisco office
Company
Hayden AI
Automated Traffic Enforcement Platform
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$193.41MKey Investors
The Rise FundBarcelona Innova Lab MobilityAlumni Ventures
2024-07-10Series C· $90M
2024-07-03Grant· $0.11M
2023-12-08Series B
Leadership Team
Marty Beard
Chief Executive Officer
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