Director of HV Power & Protections - Aerospace

About the role

At Electric Power Systems, we design and build advanced energy storage systems that power the next generation of flight, defense, and transportation. Our mission is to advance, connect, and protect our world with unmatched energy innovation, and we're doing it from our headquarters in North Logan, Utah. We're looking for a leader to take the helm of our Electrical Engineering department. You'll set the direction for the team, shape how it works, and stay close enough to the technical work to guide it from design through testing, qualification, documentation, and release. You'll partner with engineering leadership, cross-functional teams, and senior management to solve the tough problems.

Responsibilities

• Run the department's operations and budget, set priorities, and ensure every project has the people and resources it needs.
• Review and approve new or revised electrical designs, test methods, and installation procedures.
• Ensure aerospace, defense, and industry standards are applied properly and that technical documentation is controlled and released correctly.
• Recruit, coach, and mentor engineers; set clear expectations; create a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
• Drive process improvements when a better way to work is identified.
• Represent Electrical Engineering to senior leadership; support customer engagements and proposals; travel as needed to meet with customers and suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• At least ten years of progressive engineering experience.
• Five or more years managing engineers.
• Deep knowledge of electrical engineering, including how design, development, testing, and documentation fit together.
• Ability to make sound technical decisions when problems get complicated.
• Clear communication in writing and in person.
• Ability to juggle competing priorities without missing deadlines.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and with travel.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (preferred).
• Experience leading an electrical engineering department or similarly significant function.
• Background in aerospace, defense, transportation, or another highly regulated environment.

Skills

• Expertise with high‑voltage systems, electric propulsion, or energy storage in aerospace.
• Experience applying aerospace standards to design and qualification.
• Strategic thinking to align resources with company goals.
• Trusted decision‑maker on technical calls.
• Talent development and continuous improvement of team processes.