Head of Electrical

HEAD OF ELECTRICAL (HARDWARE DESIGN)

Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.  

In this role, you will play a critical role in leading/building our electrical engineering team which develops the nervous system of our technology stack. The ideal candidate will have extensive technical breadth in electrical engineering concepts as well as specific expertise in architecting, designing, and developing complex electromechanical systems and/or state-of-the-art robotic / automation systems. All leadership roles at Freeform are technical in nature so in addition to being a leader you will also be expected to spend a significant portion of your time working alongside the team as an individual technical contributor. 

3D printing experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving hard problems and creating amazing technology!

Responsibilities: 

• Provide technical guidance and leadership to the electrical engineering team with the goal of driving continuous improvement into the R&D process and maximizing pace of development 
• Serve as the primary technical architect for all electrical elements in the system as well as lead design, analysis, and/or simulation efforts as an individual contributor where appropriate 
• Roll up your sleeves and perform hands-on engineering work alongside your team 
• Lead system level integration and validation of design efforts (testing and troubleshooting) 
• Provide technical project management from conception to production when required by the size/scope of the project 
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration with the broader engineering team by working side-by-side with the software, mechanical, and process engineering teams 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering 
• 10+ years of experience architecting, developing, and integrating complex electrical hardware systems 
• Broad experience across analog and digital circuity design, power systems, data acquisition, image/signal processing, and control systems 
• Successful track record of leading complex multidisciplinary projects and teams 

Nice to Have: 

• Advanced degree (Master's, PhD) in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechatronics, or robotics