Senior Level Director of Electrical Engineering Jobs
Senior level director of electrical engineering jobs place experienced engineers in command of technical strategy, program outcomes, and the cross-functional teams that deliver complex systems. Hiring is concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Construction & Real Estate, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote opportunities, and employers like Campos EPC, Salas O'Brien, and GreenbergFarrow hiring at this level now.
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Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ: AEHR) Headquartered in Fremont, California, Aehr Test Systems is a leading provider of test solutions for testing, burning-in, and stabilizing semiconductor devices in wafer level, singulated die, and package part form, and has installed thousands of systems worldwide. Increasing quality, reliability, safety, and security needs of semiconductors used across multiple applications, including electric vehicles, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, solar and wind power, computing, advanced AI processors, data and telecommunications infrastructure, and solid-state memory and storage, are driving additional test requirements, incremental capacity needs, and new opportunities for Aehr Test products and solutions.
Position Overview
The Director of Electrical Engineering will lead a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the development of advanced electrical subsystems used in our wafer-level and packaged-part burn-in test solutions. This role requires a strong technical foundation, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality designs on time. The director will guide engineers at varying levels of experience, establish and monitor development plans, enforce best-in-class methodologies, and champion continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and career development for a diverse team of electrical engineers.
- Create development plans, establish design priorities, and ensure timely, high-quality delivery of PCBAs, electrical subsystems, and hardware features.
- Oversee and participate in hands-on analog (high-accuracy and high-power) and digital circuit design, analysis, prototyping, and troubleshooting.
- Drive continuous improvements in engineering methodologies, documentation, design reviews, verification processes, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Ensure robust compliance with PCB/PCBA Best Known Methods, fabrication processes, and supplier guidelines.
- Foster close collaboration with mechanical, software, test, manufacturing, and product management teams to deliver highly reliable production systems.
- Participate in architecture development and system-level decision-making for next-generation semiconductor test equipment.
- Oversee measurement, characterization, calibration, and diagnostics activities to ensure precision, repeatability, and product reliability.
- Support root-cause analysis efforts for complex hardware issues and guide corrective/preventive actions.
- Manage resource planning, hiring, budgeting, and team scaling as needed.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience as an electrical engineer developing complex hardware systems.
- 5+ years of managerial/leadership experience leading teams designing and developing complex PCBAs and electrical systems.
- Proven hands-on design expertise in analog (high-accuracy, high-power) and digital circuit design.
- Proficiency with OrCAD or similar schematic design tools, and strong familiarity with PCB layout techniques and constraints.
- Deep understanding of PCB and PCBA fabrication processes, industry standards, and Best Known Methods.
- Strong command of engineering design methodologies, structured development processes, and quality-driven execution.
- Extensive lab experience with measurement equipment such as DVMs, oscilloscopes, VNAs, power analyzers, etc.
- Solid understanding of instrumentation calibration, diagnostics, and system-level verification principles.
- Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating in multidisciplinary environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing hardware or systems in the Semiconductor Capital Equipment industry.
- Direct background in Semiconductor Test systems or burn-in/reliability equipment.
- Familiarity with high-reliability design practices, thermal/electrical stress environments, or high-density/large-channel-count systems.
Compensation
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. Individual base salaries are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our benefit package includes medical and dental coverage, equity participation plan, 401(k).
Overview
Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ: AEHR) Headquartered in Fremont, California, Aehr Test Systems is a leading provider of test solutions for testing, burning-in, and stabilizing semiconductor devices in wafer level, singulated die, and package part form, and has installed thousands of systems worldwide. Increasing quality, reliability, safety, and security needs of semiconductors used across multiple applications, including electric vehicles, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, solar and wind power, computing, advanced AI processors, data and telecommunications infrastructure, and solid-state memory and storage, are driving additional test requirements, incremental capacity needs, and new opportunities for Aehr Test products and solutions.
Position Overview
The Director of Electrical Engineering will lead a multi-disciplinary team responsible for the development of advanced electrical subsystems used in our wafer-level and packaged-part burn-in test solutions. This role requires a strong technical foundation, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality designs on time. The director will guide engineers at varying levels of experience, establish and monitor development plans, enforce best-in-class methodologies, and champion continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and career development for a diverse team of electrical engineers.
- Create development plans, establish design priorities, and ensure timely, high-quality delivery of PCBAs, electrical subsystems, and hardware features.
- Oversee and participate in hands-on analog (high-accuracy and high-power) and digital circuit design, analysis, prototyping, and troubleshooting.
- Drive continuous improvements in engineering methodologies, documentation, design reviews, verification processes, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Ensure robust compliance with PCB/PCBA Best Known Methods, fabrication processes, and supplier guidelines.
- Foster close collaboration with mechanical, software, test, manufacturing, and product management teams to deliver highly reliable production systems.
- Participate in architecture development and system-level decision-making for next-generation semiconductor test equipment.
- Oversee measurement, characterization, calibration, and diagnostics activities to ensure precision, repeatability, and product reliability.
- Support root-cause analysis efforts for complex hardware issues and guide corrective/preventive actions.
- Manage resource planning, hiring, budgeting, and team scaling as needed.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience as an electrical engineer developing complex hardware systems.
- 5+ years of managerial/leadership experience leading teams designing and developing complex PCBAs and electrical systems.
- Proven hands-on design expertise in analog (high-accuracy, high-power) and digital circuit design.
- Proficiency with OrCAD or similar schematic design tools, and strong familiarity with PCB layout techniques and constraints.
- Deep understanding of PCB and PCBA fabrication processes, industry standards, and Best Known Methods.
- Strong command of engineering design methodologies, structured development processes, and quality-driven execution.
- Extensive lab experience with measurement equipment such as DVMs, oscilloscopes, VNAs, power analyzers, etc.
- Solid understanding of instrumentation calibration, diagnostics, and system-level verification principles.
- Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating in multidisciplinary environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing hardware or systems in the Semiconductor Capital Equipment industry.
- Direct background in Semiconductor Test systems or burn-in/reliability equipment.
- Familiarity with high-reliability design practices, thermal/electrical stress environments, or high-density/large-channel-count systems.
Compensation
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. Individual base salaries are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our benefit package includes medical and dental coverage, equity participation plan, 401(k).
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Senior Level Director of Electrical Engineering Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level director of electrical engineering job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned full project lifecycles, led engineering teams through design and delivery, and shaped technical roadmaps rather than just executed them. A strong portfolio of large-scale systems work, demonstrated cross-functional leadership, and experience influencing product or business decisions will give you a clear edge over applicants with equivalent technical credentials alone.
Which companies hire senior level director of electrical engineerings?
Companies hiring senior level director of electrical engineerings right now include Campos EPC, Salas O'Brien, and GreenbergFarrow, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from large industrial manufacturers, defense contractors, semiconductor firms, and energy companies that maintain dedicated engineering leadership functions.
Are there remote senior level director of electrical engineering jobs?
Yes, though most senior director of electrical engineering roles involve some on-site presence given the hands-on nature of hardware, lab, and facilities oversight. About 20% of senior level director of electrical engineering openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being more common than fully remote positions at this leadership tier.
What makes a director of electrical engineering role senior level?
Senior level director of electrical engineering roles are defined by scope, autonomy, and leadership depth. At this stage, you are setting technical direction across multiple programs or product lines, owning budget and resource decisions, and mentoring engineers at multiple career stages. The role requires deep domain expertise combined with the organizational influence to align engineering work with broader business goals.
Which industries hire the most senior level director of electrical engineerings?
Senior Level director of electrical engineering roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they rely on complex, high-stakes electrical systems where experienced engineering leadership is essential to program success and regulatory compliance.