Director of Product Development

Technology · Product Development|Reno, NV (Onsite)|Exempt Reports to Chief Operating Officer Travel Occasional domestic and occasional international travel (contract manufacturers, certification bodies); ~10–15%. POSITION SUMMARY Lead the Product Development organization that takes Battle Born® products from concept to validated, certified, production-ready designs — spanning electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, system integration, certifications & listings, and white-label qualification. (Backfill for the departing Director of Product Development.) KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Own the product-development roadmap and execution across electrical, mechanical, and system-integration engineering. Lead a team of senior engineers (Engineer IIIs) and specialty roles; set design standards and review gates. Drive the Product Design Finalization stage; ensure designs are validated, documented, and manufacturable. Own certifications & listings (UL/UN/DOT/FCC) and regulatory compliance for new products. Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Data & Software, and Product Management across the development workflow. Oversee white-label qualification of accessories and batteries from overseas contract manufacturers. Support the Inquiries and Change Management workflows with engineering resolution. Manage development budget, schedules, and cross-functional dependencies. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (advanced degree a plus). 10+ years of product-development experience with 4+ years leading engineering teams. Proven delivery of electronics/electromechanical products through certification and into production. Strong knowledge of batteries, power electronics, BMS, and system integration. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Energy-storage or power-systems background. Experience managing certification bodies and overseas contract-manufacturer qualification. About Dragonfly Energy THE COMPANY Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: DFLI) is a comprehensive lithium battery technology company specializing in cell manufacturing, battery pack assembly, and full system integration. Through its renowned Battle Born Batteries® brand, Dragonfly has deployed hundreds of thousands of reliable battery packs through top-tier OEMs and a diverse retail customer base. The company's patented dry-electrode manufacturing process delivers chemistry-agnostic power solutions across energy storage, electric vehicles, and consumer electronics, and Dragonfly is advancing proprietary, nonflammable, all-solid-state cells. Its Battle Born® portfolio spans LiFePO4 batteries, inverter/chargers, power stations and solar panels serving the RV, marine, off-grid, trucking, and industrial markets. LOCATION & WORK ARRANGEMENT This position is based onsite at Dragonfly Energy's headquarters and 390,240 sq ft advanced-manufacturing facility in Reno, Nevada — part of the Reno–Sparks advanced-manufacturing cluster, with no state income tax and easy access to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada. This is a full-time, onsite role. Certain positions require shift coverage or occasional after-hours support during production ramps and product launches. TRAVEL Most roles are primarily onsite with limited travel. Some positions involve periodic domestic travel (OEM and customer visits, trade shows, supplier and equipment sites), and roles that interface with overseas contract manufacturers may involve occasional international travel. Specific expectations are listed in the Travel field of each role. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Dragonfly offers competitive base pay, performance-bonus eligibility, and equity for eligible positions. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; paid time off and holidays; and additional employee programs. Final compensation is determined by experience, qualifications, and internal equity, and full plan details are confirmed by Human Resources. WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS Work spans standard office settings and an active manufacturing and laboratory environment. Employees may be exposed to the production floor, batteries, chemicals, and powered equipment, and must follow all safety protocols and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas. Roles may involve prolonged sitting or standing, computer use, and — for hands‑on positions — periodic lifting (typically up to 25–50 lbs), bending, and fine manual dexterity. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Dragonfly Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Dragonfly provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and employment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr