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About Proper Voltage

Proper Voltage is unlocking the next generation of battery technology across robotics, data centers, and defense. We build intelligent battery systems that make advanced chemistries-sodium-ion, lithium-titanate, lithium-silicon-work in products never designed for them.

• Humanoid robots can upgrade power systems without redesigning their platform.
• Data centers get safer, cost-effective backup power.
• Drones and autonomous vehicles get higher energy density with minimal integration effort.

If you want to tackle hard engineering problems that matter-power systems enabling humanoid robots, AI infrastructure, and next-gen mobility-this is the place.

Job Overview:

As the Head of Product & Programs at Proper Voltage you will be the driving force behind the definition and delivery of our portfolio of products. You will set a clear product vision and translate it into executable programs that align the business around a single, coherent direction.

This role owns the path from concept through production and field deployment, shaping what we build, why we build it, and how it comes together. To be successful, priorities must be clear, tradeoffs intentional and teams empowered to move quickly without losing alignment or rigor. Critically though this cannot come at the cost of the creativity and ambition that drives exceptional product.

If you thrive in balancing ambition and execution, can think creatively and with rigor and are a proven leader this is where you can build something that truly endures.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Organisation Building
• Build and lead a team spanning product management, technical program management, systems engineering and product data management
• Act as a trusted partner to the executive team in building and delivering our product vision
• Model the behaviors and leadership qualities that define our culture, serving as a visible advocate for collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Product Vision & Strategy
• Own and articulate a clear vision for Proper Voltage's products
• Translate customer needs, market requirements and company strategy into cohesive product roadmaps and platform strategies.
• Define product positioning, differentiation and lifecycle evolution in collaboration with commercial and engineering leadership.
• End-to-End Program Ownership
• Lead product realization from concept through to production
• Own program plans, milestones, risks and execution health across multiple concurrent product lines.
• Lead decision-making in ambiguous, fast-moving situations while maintaining product integrity and delivery discipline.
• Systems Engineering & Technical Integration
• Ensure product requirements are well-defined, traceable and balanced across all programs
• Partner closely with engineering leaders to ensure designs meet product intent and system-level requirements.
• Champion disciplined systems thinking without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.
• Product Data & Configuration Control
• Own product structure, configuration management, and change control processes.
• Ensure product data integrity across the product lifecycle
• Balance startup speed with the rigor required for an industrial customer base

Required Qualifications:

• Proven success in leading product development teams on complex electromechanical products from concept through to production
• Deep understanding of engineering and manufacturing development process and tools
• Demonstrated experience operating with high levels of ambiguity
• 12 or more years of experience in technical program management, systems, new product introduction or product engineering
• Bachelor's or graduate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Strong technical background with comfort in multidisciplinary environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and driven to enforce process consistency.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with:
• Lithium ion, sodium ion, and other advanced energy storage technologies.
• DC-to-DC converters and digital controls in power electronics.
• High-voltage battery backup systems and pulsed power systems.
• Analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design, simulation, and layout.
• Thermal management for high-power battery systems.
• Experience in startups or high-growth technology companies, demonstrating adaptability and versatility across engineering disciplines.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Company Equity
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Flexible PTO with a generous holiday policy
• Hybrid-friendly work schedule, with travel as needed

Description

General program information and/or position overview.

Leidos is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Electronics Technician to contribute to cutting-edge engineering efforts within our Undersea Systems Division (USD). This role is a unique opportunity to drive innovation in underwater vehicle systems, maritime sensors, subsea telemetry, and ISR solutions that support critical defense and national security missions at Naval Information Warfare Center, Pacific (NIWC PAC).

Leidos’ USD is a recognized leader in C4ISR technologies, delivering innovative, mission-critical solutions across sensor networks, unmanned systems, and tactical platforms. We’re known for achieving “industry firsts” in the most challenging maritime domains.

The selected candidate will be part of an elite, top-notch group responsible for the development, manufacture, and testing of electro-mechanical devices for use with Unmanned Vehicles and other undersea systems and maritime mission applications. This individual will work closely with the government engineering team through all project phases. The ideal candidate will perform assembly, installation, testing, and evaluation of precision underwater products as directed by engineering and lead integration personnel. They will also be able to read, interpret, and work with engineering schematics and drawing markups to produce mission-ready equipment.   Tasking may include soldering, circuit board repairs, wire harness construction, mechanical assembly, boat operations/installations, bench testing, cable construction, fiber-optic systems, high-power systems, communication networks, and molding & encapsulation. Handling highly delicate scientific instruments is required. Travel for test events and installations may be required.     

Join us and be part of a world-class team delivering unmatched solutions for today's most pressing maritime missions. 

This position will require the candidate to hold a Secret Clearance.

This position will require the candidate to work a 9/80B schedule (80 hours of work into nine days over a two-week period, allowing for every other Friday off) to align with the NIWC government team.

• Primary Responsibilities.
• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot small, printed circuit boards, adhering to soldering quality standards such as IPC-A-610 or equivalent
• Perform precision silicon molding for components that meet high-performance standards
• Conduct cable terminations with accuracy, ensuring long-term reliability
• Build and test wiring harnesses
• Assemble mechanical hardware (from small board-level items all the way up to large infrastructure-type assemblies)
• Able to troubleshoot and correct electrical and mechanical issues
• Perform in-lab testing
• Manage logistics to include shipping, receiving, and material control
• Stock, pack, and load trailers/containers for out-of-area testing
• Verify system functionality using advanced electronic testing tools, such as soldering stations, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and environmental simulators
• Collaborate with engineers and team members to improve production processes and address technical challenges
• Maintain detailed documentation of work performed and adhere to safety and quality standards
• Apply innovative problem-solving techniques to resolve technical challenges in high-stakes environments
• Requires frequent movement around piers, docks, and facility spaces
• Required to transport or lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds across the facility
• Requires constant use of hands/fingers to operate machinery, tools, or computer equipment
• Requires ability to move about the warehouse, stoop, kneel, or reach for extended periods
• Ability to climb ladders up to 20 ft
• Able and willing to work aboard marine vessels of various sizes, sometimes overnight
• Requires work in various temperatures and inclement weather
• Required work in /or in loud production environments

• Basic Qualifications.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or certification in electronics or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency in cable and wire termination methods for both wet and dry applications, including various connectors.
• Proficiency in both Through-Hole and Surface-Mount Technologies and assembly practices, with adherence to established standards.
• Ability to assemble printed circuit boards with components as small as 0201 under a microscope.
• Strong skills in using tools such as soldering irons, multimeters, and oscilloscopes.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities in working with precise electronic components.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively and effectively, even with constrained resources or incomplete information.
• Must be flexible and responsive to customer needs.
• Must be well-organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work on several projects concurrently.
• Familiarity with hand and power tools such as electric drills, saws, landscaping tools, etc.
• US Citizenship.
• Must be able to receive a DoD Secret security clearance if not already active.

• Preferred Qualifications.
• Knowledge of industry standards and quality assurance practices for electronic systems.
• Experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment, particularly with high-performance systems.
• Familiarity with advanced troubleshooting techniques for small electronic components.

SUBSEAMSS

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at Your Data

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Full Time - On-Site, Solana Beach, CA

About the Company:

The Forge Interactive, Inc. is a real-time graphics think-tank. For over 16 years, we’ve specialized in custom game engines, cutting-edge rendering solutions, and offering expert game engine consulting and programming services within the entertainment industry.

An internship at The Forge Interactive means being a part of a tight-knit team and working on some of the most creatively rewarding and ambitious projects in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a dedicated and inclusive environment where you have the opportunity to learn from and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry around the world.

Must be based in San Diego, CA, or willing to relocate.

Key Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Familiarity with modern GPU rendering techniques and interest in exploring compute shaders for performance optimization.
• Some hands-on experience (through coursework or personal projects) with graphics APIs such as Metal, Vulkan, or DirectX 12.
• Demonstrated passion for graphics programming. Experience developing rendering features, shaders, or small engine components is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing for multiple platforms across varying hardware capabilities.
• Active personal or open-source development projects.
• Enthusiasm for tackling complex technical challenges using open-source rendering frameworks.
• Familiarity with compute shader optimization techniques.

What You’ll Learn and Experience:

This internship is a hands-on opportunity to grow your technical expertise while working alongside industry veterans. You’ll gain:

• Deep insight into modern rendering pipelines and how to optimize them for real-world applications.
• Practical experience with cutting-edge GPU technologies across multiple APIs and hardware platforms.
• Mentorship from senior graphics engineers who have contributed to some of the most technically advanced projects in the industry.
• Exposure to professional game engine development workflows and best practices for writing clean, performant, and scalable code.

What We are Looking For:

• Driven and Impact-Focused: You care about results, delivering quality work that makes a real difference.
• Technical Problem Solvers: You love a good challenge, bringing clarity and precision to complex systems.
• Collaborative and Self-Motivated: You communicate openly, work well with others, and can take ownership when it’s your turn to lead.
• Forward-Thinking: You stay curious, anticipate what’s next, and help push both our tech and our team to new levels.

What We Offer:

• Free Housing and Relocation Assistance
• Time Off: Inclusive of major U.S. holidays and a 3-week winter break at year’s end.
• Engaging Projects: Opportunities to contribute to exciting, cutting-edge game development initiatives.
• Collaborative Culture: A supportive, inclusive environment where every voice matters.
• Team-Building Activities: Monthly team meals and biannual company events to celebrate our shared success.
• Modern Workspace: A beautiful, state-of-the-art office stocked with snacks, coffee, and tea.

The Forge Interactive is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors.

Senior Systems Engineer

Gilero is a leading medical device design, development, and manufacturing partner. We specialize in creating innovative solutions that improve patient care and enhance lives. Our growing dynamic team of professionals works across disciplines to bring ideas to life, from concept to commercialization.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior/Staff Systems Engineer to lead and contribute to the development of complex medical devices and combination products. The ideal candidate will bring a systems-level perspective, integrating mechanical, electrical, and software components while ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards. You will be responsible for leading systems engineering project activities for medical device and drug delivery applications. This role is pivotal in bridging engineering disciplines to deliver safe, effective, and innovative healthcare solutions.

Join us in a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions will make a real difference. You'll work with multiple clients across a variety of cutting-edge products to help shape the future of healthcare technology, ensuring products meet the highest standards and positively impact patient outcomes across the globe.

Responsibilities:

• Acts as technical lead throughout the full product development lifecycle from initial concept to release to market of new medical devices; primarily class I and class II electro-mechanical devices.
• Provides expertise in various Systems Engineering principles including user and stakeholder need definition; requirements definition; risk management, product architecture, configuration management, traceability, change management, and reliability.
• Plans systems engineering projects by identifying appropriate system development lifecycles.
• Develops product development strategies for large or complex systems integrations.
• Generates system architecture definitions, integrations, development viewpoints, and models.
• Manages the system architecture and relates it to the design throughout the lifecycle.
• Defines requirements hierarchy and how it relates to verification and validation planning.
• Performs functional system decompositions to solve complex design challenges.
• Prepares detailed component and assembly drawings. Leads and participates in writing product and customer requirements, design and phase reviews, product and process risk assessments, root cause investigations, and corrective action planning.
• Plans, authors, and executes test methods and protocols for design verification and validation.
• Analyzes test data, interprets results, and formulates conclusions.
• Maintains the Design History File (DHF) and ensures documents are complete, accurate, current, and compliant with regulations.
• Contributes to developing systems engineering tools and processes and trains others to use those systems.
• Identifies technical opportunities and generates work for themselves within their assigned project teams.
• Defines objectives, participates in, and oversees the quality of output for large or complex projects.
• Contributes to solving open-ended problems and tasks with a high level of decision-making.
• Formulates and develops detailed project deliverables with some management oversight.
• Communicates technical risks and proposed solutions clearly and directly with the customer.
• Sources and interfaces with third-party vendors.
• Acts as subject matter expert (SME) lead in one or more areas and is aware of industry trends.
• Supports business development efforts as a SME to potential customers and providing input on engineering estimations.
• Establishes a proven track record of building trust and rapport with new clients.
• Acts as mentor demonstrating strong leadership skills.
• Participates in recruitment activities including interview panels.
• Travel will be required, as necessary (typically less than 5%).

Skills/Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering or equivalent technical degree.
• Work onsite in the Carlsbad, CA office four days per week.
• 5+ years relevant experience.
• Experience developing electro-mechanical medical devices.
• Proven ability to lead a product development program from concept to market release.
• Working knowledge of system modeling tools and methodologies (e.g., UML, SysML).
• Working knowledge of working in both agile and waterfall methodologies.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or other 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) modeling software.
• Working knowledge of requirements management software (e.g., Jama, Polarion, Doors).
• Working knowledge of developing products for compliance with IEC 60601 for electrical safety and for software development.
• Working knowledge of developing products for compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 820.30, 21.
• CFR Part 4, ISO14971, ISO 13485 and EU MD.

Personal Attributes:

• Meets Gilero Core Values: Collaboration, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity.
• Productive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Commits to excellence and quality service to external and internal customers.
• Adheres to established policies and procedures, while contributing to continuous improvements.

Eligibility To Work:

• Applicants must be permanently authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
• Gilero does not offer sponsorship for employment authorizations (work visas).
• We are an E-Verify employer and confirm work authorization for all new hires.

Why work at Gilero:

Founded in 2002, Gilero, a Sanner Group company, is an international contract engineering firm that specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of novel medical devices and drug delivery products. At Gilero we are proud of the culture we have built that directly reflects our values of excellence, integrity, innovation, and collaboration. Motivated by our purpose to benefit people and improve patient outcomes, our team continues to grow at a rapid pace. US locations include Carlsbad, CA; Chicago, IL; as well as NC locations in Raleigh, Durham, Greensboro, and Pittsboro.

You will enjoy an annual bonus plan, Medical (3 BCBS plans to choose from), Guardian dental and vision, company provided life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) with a match the first month you start with a zero-vesting period, and access to LinkedIn learning for personal and professional development.