Head of Electrical and Software Engineering
Full-time
Slate
About Slate At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them. | WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Slate Auto, a pioneering U.S.-based electric vehicle company, seeks an accomplished and innovative Head of Electrical Engineering to lead and grow our Electrical Engineering organization. This director-level role is responsible for organizational development, talent acquisition, mentorship, and implementing best-in-class processes for product development. The ideal candidate will drive technical excellence and operational efficiency, ensuring Slate sets new benchmarks for reliability, efficiency, and affordability in the EV market. | WHAT YOU GET TO DO
- Provide strategic leadership and management for the Electrical Engineering team, overseeing the design and implementation of low-voltage vehicle electrical systems and components.
- Define and manage system and component technical specifications, guide component design and sourcing, and ensure robust engineering processes, including DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, HARA Risk Analysis, and technical reviews.
- Direct the development and deployment of EE Zonal Architecture and Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) platforms, supporting advanced vehicle features, distributed systems, and network security.
- Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity risk management, including threat assessment, vulnerability mitigation, and implementation of robust security protocols in automotive systems.
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations such as ISO/SAE 21434, UNECE WP.29, and best practices for securing connected and autonomous vehicle platforms.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure end-to-end cybersecurity integration throughout product development and lifecycle management.
- Flash Over The Air product plan for launching Job-2 software solutions to customers.
- Champion the integration of autonomous driving features, including ADAS, sensor fusion, and perception algorithms, and maintain rigorous standards for embedded and application software validation.
- Supervise and mentor a team of senior managers and lead engineers, scaling the organization to meet evolving product requirements and collaborating closely with Program Management to achieve project milestones.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards (NHTSA/FMVSS, CARB, EPA, FCC, ISO 26262, ASPICE, SAE J3061, etc.) and lead the development of thorough technical documentation.
- Foster a high-performing, adaptable team culture in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited (ABET or equivalent) institution.
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in electrical engineering, with at least 8 years in technical leadership roles within the automotive or mobility sectors.
- Proven expertise in EE Zonal Architecture, SDV platform development, distributed system design, power distribution, and network security.
- Extensive experience with autonomous vehicle and ADAS projects, sensor integration, and software validation.
- Advanced knowledge of systems engineering, software and systems validation methodologies, and regulatory compliance standards.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.
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